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CNN: Netflix Doc Explores Effects of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

Mental health advocate and former actress Eliza Dushku Palandjian speaks with Elex Michaelson about a Netflix documentary, “In Waves and War” for which she is the executive producer. She is joined by Amber Capone and Marcus Capone, a former US Navy Seal featured in the film, which chronicles the effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans.

NewsNation: Some Veterans with PTSD turning to psychedelics

For many veterans, the battle continues at home with PTSD. A new film, "In Waves and War," follows three Navy SEALs, including Marcus Capone, who travel to Mexico to try Ibogaine, a powerful but illegal psychedelic, as an alternative treatment for trauma and addiction. Capone joins NewsNation to share his story.

Daily Mail: Netflix fans rave over 'most amazing documentary they've seen in years' about 'heartbreaking' struggles of veterans returning home from war

Filter: “In Waves and War” Highlights Veterans’ Suffering, Psychedelic Hope

The Gripping Story Behind Netflix’s In Waves and War

In the article, titled “The Gripping Story Behind Netflix’s In Waves and War,” writer Olivia B. Waxman explores how the documentary shines a bright light on a group of U.S. Navy SEALs using the psychedelic substance ibogaine to treat PTSD and depression. The piece details how veterans traveled abroad for treatment, how researchers at Stanford University are following their progress, and how the film spotlights the broader veteran‑suicide crisis and the role of the nonprofit Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) in making this story visible.