Legislative Progress Q1 2026: Veterans Are Driving the Next Wave of Psychedelic Policy
VETS’ Q1 2026 legislative update highlights growing nationwide momentum for psychedelic-assisted therapy policy—driven by veteran advocacy, expanding state-level research initiatives, and ongoing efforts to overcome access and regulatory barriers to better address the veteran mental health crisis.
From Breakthrough to Movement: How Veterans Sparked a Psychedelic Research Revolution
From the first state-funded psilocybin study to multi-million dollar legislative wins, VETS has helped turn hope into policy. In this powerful piece, Logan Davidson details how veterans became the trusted messengers behind a wave of psychedelic research funding—and why bipartisan, evidence-backed legislation is now one of the most promising frontiers in mental health.