CNN: Netflix Doc Explores Effects of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
Mental health advocate and former actress Eliza Dushku 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.
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.
Statement from Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) on the Passing of Dr. Nolan Williams
It is with profound shock, deep sadness, and heartbreak that VETS mourns the loss of Dr. Nolan Williams, a beloved friend, ally, and pioneer whose vision transformed the landscape of care for our nation’s veterans.
This Upcoming Netflix Documentary Explores How Psychedelics Are Helping Veterans Heal From PTSD
In Waves and War is an upcoming Netflix documentary that explores how psychedelic-assisted therapy is helping veterans confront the invisible wounds of war. The film follows three Navy SEALs—Marcus Capone, Matty Roberts, and DJ Shipley—as they navigate treatment-resistant PTSD and seek healing through therapies supported by Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS). Through powerful personal journeys with compounds like ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, the film offers an intimate look at what it means to come home—and how VETS is helping to make that healing possible.