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USA Today: Combat veterans took a psychedelic drug for PTSD. Then this happened.

Wired: They Had PTSD. A Psychedelic Called Ibogaine Helped Them Get Better

American Legion's Tango Alpha Lima Podcast: A Navy SEAL’s new mission

Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Capone finally found relief in psychedelics for his post-service transition issues. After numerous post-9/11 deployments, Capone retired in 2013 but went through a “downward spiral” for seven years before working it out. “It was a challenging time,” he says.

BENZINGA: Kentucky's Promising Opioid Addiction Treatment Initiative Stalls As New AG Ousts Leading Advocate

Once a promising pioneer state in ibogaine research for the treatment of opioid use disorder, Kentucky’s appointment of Attorney General Russell Coleman has brought about the removal of Bryan Hubbard.

PRESS RELEASE: VETS and Rep. Dan Crenshaw Celebrate Bi-Partisan Support for NDAA Bill that Includes Grants for Research in Psychedelic Treatment

Collaboration Helps Bring U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw's Douglas Mike Day Psychedelic Therapy to Save Lives Act, legislation that will direct the Defense Department to create grants for studying psychedelic treatments for active duty service members.

MDMA therapy for wartrauma in civilians and veterans, by Amber Capone & Johnathan M. Lubecky

The discussion highlights VETS' mission and the advocacy work of Amber, Jon, and the full team to advance research and access for veterans to receive PAT (MDMA and ibogaine).

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.