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1A Remaking America (NPR): The power of psychedelic therapy for members of the military

Many people hear the term “psychedelics” and think of hippies, acid, and the music of the 1960s. But it may soon take on a whole different meaning for the U.S. military.

PSYCHEDELIC MEDICAL NEWS: Healed by Psychedelics, Former Navy SEAL and His Wife Aim to Stem the Tide of Veteran Suicides

Through their nonprofit called VETS, Marcus and Amber Capone are leading advocates for veteran access to psychedelic treatments.

The Naked Scientists: US veteran describes life with a brain injury

What is it like to live with a TBI? Sean served for 27 years as a marine in the US army. Concussions and head knocks can happen to anyone, but they are particularly common in the military, and can inflict wounds that aren’t always immediately apparent…

NPR: Kentucky backs away from plan to fund opioid treatment research with settlement money

Fifty billion dollars is on its way to state and local governments over the coming years. The pool of funding comes from multiple legal settlements with pharmaceutical companies that profited from manufacturing or selling opioid painkillers. As that money continues to be dispersed, officials are trying to figure out how to spend it best to help communities devastated by the deadly opioid epidemic.

Smithsonian Magazine: A Lesser-Known Psychedelic Drug Shows Promise for PTSD Treatment

Ibogaine, derived from a central African shrub, has been used in rituals for two millennia. But in a small study, it appeared to reduce symptoms of PTSD among veterans