- 11.10.2025
- Blog
In Waves and War on Netflix: How Ibogaine Helped Me Come Back from the Edge
Retired Navy SEAL DJ Shipley shares his powerful journey from post-service darkness to healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Featured in In Waves and War on Netflix, DJ opens up about trauma, transition, and transformation—and how VETS helped him find clarity, connection, and a new mission beyond the battlefield.
- 11.3.2025
- News
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.
- 11.3.2025
- Blog
Rediscovering Purpose After the SEAL Teams: My Journey in In Waves and War
In this powerful personal essay, Marcus Capone - retired Navy SEAL and Co-Founder of VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) - opens up about his battle with post-service trauma, the emotional toll on his family, and the unconventional treatment that saved his life. Detailing his transformative experience with ibogaine and the origins of VETS, Marcus shares why psychedelic-assisted therapy must be part of the national conversation on veteran mental health. It’s a raw, honest look at what comes after war - and the hope that healing is possible.
- 10.31.2025
- News
International Documentary Association: Producer's Diary: 'In Waves and War'
In this behind-the-scenes peek, filmmakers Bonni Cohen, Jon Shenk, and Jessica Anthony detail the production and impact pivots of their Participant-funded feature, 'In Waves and War.'
- 10.30.2025
- News
California governor signs bill to promote state psychedelics research
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California Assembly Bill 1103, a landmark law to accelerate psychedelic research—particularly focused on mental health, traumatic brain injury, and substance use disorder. Sponsored by VETS, the bill aims to benefit veterans and others by streamlining research approvals for substances like psilocybin, ibogaine, and MDMA. Amber Capone called it “a pivotal moment” for science and mental health. The law doesn’t legalize psychedelics but clears a path for responsible, expedited studies that prioritize veterans’ well-being.
- 10.24.2025
- Blog
In Waves and War: My Story of Love, Hope, and Fighting the Invisible Wounds of War
In the Netflix documentary In Waves and War, Patsy Shipley shares the raw, personal story of loving—and nearly losing—her husband DJ as he battled the invisible wounds of war. Through the support of VETS and a Foundational Healing Grant, DJ began his path toward healing. This is a story of quiet strength, family resilience, and the power of saying yes to help.
- 10.22.2025
- News
DoubleBlind: Farewell Dr. Nolan Williams, Pioneer of Psychedelic Medicine
Dr. Nolan Williams, Who Helped Bring Ibogaine Research Into the Mainstream, Dies at 42 At Stanford, he pushed the boundaries of brain-stimulation and psychedelic science, advancing ibogaine research and reshaping how psychiatry approaches healing.
- 10.16.2025
- News
Los Angeles Times: Newsom signs veteran-backed bill to accelerate study of psychedelics for PTSD, mental health
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs AB 1103 into law on Friday. The legislation will help fast-track the study of psychedelic drugs for uses including treating PTSD and traumatic brain injury.
- 10.16.2025
- News
Netflix Junkie: 'In Waves and War': Netflix’s Powerful Look at Veterans Healing Through Psychedelics
In Waves and War is set to be premiered on Netflix on November 3, 2025, just ahead of Veterans Day, after following a successful run in film festivals and a theatrical release earlier in October.
- 10.16.2025
- News
Military.com: Newsom Signs Veteran-Backed Bill to Accelerate Study of Psychedelics for PTSD, Mental Health
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to fast-track the study of psychedelic drugs, which a coalition of veterans say hold enormous potential to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.