- 9.23.2025
- News
Veterans Group Pushes California Governor To Sign Bill Expediting Marijuana And Psychedelics Research
Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) is urging California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 1103, a bill that would expedite research approvals for marijuana and psychedelics. VETS, which provides resources, research support, and advocacy to expand access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans, sponsored the legislation to cut through red tape and accelerate studies on PTSD, TBI, and other conditions fueling the veteran suicide crisis
- 9.19.2025
- Blog
Urge California Governor Gavin Newsom to Sign AB 1103: Email Template
Use this email template to contact the California legislature and urge Governor Gavin Newsom to sign AB 1103. This bill breaks down barriers to psychedelic research, accelerating access to promising treatments for PTSD, TBI, and other service-related conditions.
- 9.11.2025
- Blog
In Waves and War Premieres on Netflix: A Powerful Story of Brotherhood, Healing, and Hope
Premiering November 3 on Netflix, In Waves and War follows three Navy SEALs - including Marcus Capone, co-founder of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS) — as they confront the hidden wounds of war through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Blending raw storytelling with striking animation, the film reveals not just trauma, but transformation—and reminds us why VETS exists: to ensure no veteran fights their toughest battles alone.
- 9.10.2025
- Blog
Coaching Versus Therapy: What to Expect from Your Coach at VETS
Discover the key differences between therapy and integration coaching at VETS. Learn how coaches help veterans prepare for and integrate Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT experiences, supporting healing without replacing the role of therapy.
- 9.9.2025
- News
Advocates lobby for new approaches to preventing veteran suicides
VALOR officially launched today in Washington, D.C. Led by VETS with fellow founding members the Navy SEAL Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and Green Beret Foundation, the coalition is urging Congress to support research and access to innovative treatments like psychedelic-assisted therapy. With 17 veterans lost to suicide each day, VALOR is committed to driving evidence-based solutions that meet the urgent needs of our community.
- 9.5.2025
- Blog
Psychedelics for Chronic Pain? Exploring a New Frontier in Mind-Body Healing
Most conversations about psychedelics focus on mental health. But what if they could help veterans living with chronic pain, too?
- 8.28.2025
- News
- Press Releases
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
- News
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
- News
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