Press Release: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Announces Sponsors for 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball
Black-tie gala returns November 15, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado—uniting changemakers, honoring documentary filmmakers, and raising critical funds for life-changing therapies for veterans Gala Celebrates Netflix Documentary In Waves and War - Premiering on November 3, 2025
Press Release: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Applauds Texas on Passing the Largest Publicly Funded Psychedelic Research Investment in U.S. History
VETS celebrates the passage of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative—landmark legislation that allocates $100 million in public and private funding to study ibogaine-assisted therapy for PTSD, addiction, and TBI. This historic investment, driven in large part by VETS’ advocacy, positions Texas as a national leader in psychedelic research and veteran mental health care.
Press Release: Texas Launches Largest Publicly-Funded Psychedelic Research Initiative in History with $50 Million Investment in Ibogaine
Texas becomes the first state in the nation to invest in drug development trials for ibogaine, launching the largest publicly-funded psychedelic research initiative in history and offering new hope for those suffering from substance use, trauma, and brain injury.
Press Release: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Leads Legislative Day of Action in Support of AB 1103 at California State Capitol
VETS Advocacy Campaign Expands to California as Efforts for Access to Life-Changing Mental Health Treatments Continue
PRESS RELEASE: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Announces 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball to End Veteran Suicide
On November 15, 2025, the 4th Annual Torchbearer Ball returns to the iconic Hotel del Coronado. Hosted by Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), this black-tie gala gathers 600+ guests to honor veteran advocates, raise vital funds for psychedelic-assisted therapies, and advance the mission to end veteran suicide. This year’s Torchbearer Award will recognize filmmakers Jon Shenk and Bonni Cohen for their documentary In Waves and War, highlighting the healing journeys of Special Operations veterans.
- 8.28.2025
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Beyond the One Dose Wonder: Why Psychedelic Clinical Trial Protocols Must Evolve Beyond Academic Norms
When most people hear about psychedelic clinical trials, they envision a single, transformative session, maybe two, resulting in rapid, life-changing outcomes. But the reality is more complex.
Hope Has Data: The Science Behind Psychedelic Healing for Veterans
This blog explores the growing body of evidence supporting psychedelic-assisted therapy as a powerful, trauma-informed treatment option for veterans with PTSD and TBI. Highlighting data, personal stories, and VETS’ commitment to research and access, it underscores how science and compassion are transforming the future of healing.
- 8.19.2025
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Netflix Picks Up Documentary ‘In Waves and War’; Releasing in November 2025
In Waves and War – Premiering on Netflix in November 2025, this documentary follows Navy SEAL veteran Marcus Capone and his wife Amber as they navigate the challenges of PTSD and TBI after service. Their journey with psychedelic-assisted therapy leads to the founding of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), an organization dedicated to helping other veterans access innovative care and confronting the veteran suicide epidemic.
- 8.19.2025
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SXSW Is Taking Votes On Dozens Of Marijuana And Psychedelics Panel Proposals For 2026 Festival
South by Southwest (SXSW) is inviting public input on dozens of proposed panel sessions for its 2026 festival, spanning topics in both marijuana and psychedelics. Among the highlights are sessions that explore cannabis justice, the mainstreaming of hemp and THC products in retail, the creative potential of psychedelic experiences, and transformative care with emerging therapies like ibogaine. Panel topics also spotlight the Texas Ibogaine Initiative’s impact on treating PTSD, TBI, and opioid use disorders among veterans, alongside discussions on psychedelic healing for first responders, brain injury recovery, and even neuroscience in outer space
Stepping Into Service: A Note from Our New Director of Research
John Clifton, M.D., the new Director of Research at VETS, brings a decade of experience in psychedelic healing and a vision for advancing safe, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapies for veterans. In this welcome message, he shares his reflections on the state of the field, the urgent need for research and policy reform, and his commitment to empowering community-driven learning.