- 3.6.2025
- Press Releases
Press Release: Texas Lawmaker Rep. Cody Harris Introduces Bill to Fund Ibogaine Research for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
HB 3717, introduced by Rep. Cody Harris and supported by VETS and the Texas Ibogaine Initiative, will fund FDA-approved clinical trials of ibogaine-a potential breakthrough treatment for substance use disorder and other mental health conditions affecting veterans and non-veterans.
- 3.5.2025
- Blog
The Link Between Sleep and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and The Healing Power of Ibogaine
Ibogaine shows promise in breaking the vicious cycle between PTSD and sleep disturbances in veterans by improving sleep quality and alleviating PTSD symptoms, according to emerging research from Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab and VETS data.
- 2.20.2025
- Blog
Rewiring The Warrior Mind: How Mikey Learned to Love Himself Through Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
A veteran’s journey from surviving to truly living, Mikey McKim’s story reveals how psychedelic-assisted therapy helped him confront deep-seated trauma, rediscover self-love, and embrace a renewed sense of purpose.
- 2.12.2025
- News
Salon: A psychedelic plant from Africa holds promise for addiction and trauma — but it's not for everyone.
Despite being illegal in the U.S., ibogaine popularity is growing. Here's why this shrub can potentially heal
- 2.7.2025
- Blog
A Historic Step Forward: Baylor College of Medicine Launches Psilocybin Study for Veterans with PTSD
This research initiative stems directly from the passage of Texas House Bill 1802 (HB1802), a legislative victory spearheaded by VETS that gained overwhelming bipartisan support in the Texas House and Senate.
- 2.7.2025
- Blog
Heart-Centered Communication: A VETS Workshop for Veterans and Spouses
A powerful protocol for helping veterans and their spouses bring more awareness, honesty, and presence into relationships.
- 2.6.2025
- Blog
2025: A Defining Year for Veteran Healing Through Policy Change
VETS’ comprehensive strategy aimed at expanding access to treatment, educating lawmakers and veterans, and building coalitions to foster systemic change.
- 1.17.2025
- Press Releases
Press Release: Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) Receives Perfect Score and Rated as a “Best Highly Rated Charity” by Charity Navigator
Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) is proud to announce its inclusion in Charity Navigator's prestigious list of "Best Highly Rated Charities".
- 12.16.2024
- News
The San Diego Union-Tribune: As a veteran, I suffered in silence. An unconventional treatment helped me.
After years of being stuck in ruminations with no forward progress, let alone the goal of happiness, I stumbled upon something that changed my life: psychedelic-assisted therapy. I know it’s controversial, but when traditional treatments failed me, psychedelics like psilocybin offered a new path.
- 12.10.2024
- Blog
Empowering Women’s Wellness: Expanding Connection, Healing, and Support at VETS in 2025
As we step into 2025, the VETS Women’s Programs are set to expand and deepen their impact, offering even more opportunities for connection, growth, and true wellness.