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Military Times: First-ever provision for psychedelic studies included in defense bill

A first-ever provision included in this year’s defense policy bill enables studies to analyze the effects of psychedelics on troops suffering from various medical issues.

THE INTERCEPT: CONGRESS IS PUSHING REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH ON PSYCHEDELIC TREATMENTS FOR THE MILITARY

A provision in the annual defense bill would have the Pentagon run clinical trials for members of the military with post-traumatic stress disorder.

OAN: VETS Advocate For Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

The non-profit Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions organization is taking a unique approach to combat veteran suicides through psychedelic-assisted therapies. One America’s Stephanie Myers speaks with the organization’s co-founder, Amber Capone, about her inspiration and determination to create the non-profit.

DAV: VETERANS AND THE NEW PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE

The consuming grip of suicidal thoughts had become so dark that, in 2015, Marine veteran Justin Carlisle nearly took his life. The Iraq War veteran was desperate to try something that could offer some relief from his wartime trauma and waning mental health. That’s when a friend suggested ayahuasca.

High Times: U.S. Military Veterans Are Going to Mexico for Psychedelic Treatment

A recent report by CBS News highlighted this trend, noting that as “ many veterans with PTSD remain desperate for healing, a growing number are turning to psychedelic-assisted treatment in Mexico — using substances the government they fought for says are illegal.”