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Marijuana Moment: New Netflix Documentary Shows How Psychedelics Help Military Veterans Heal Trauma

Marijuana Moment covers In Waves and War, a new Netflix documentary spotlighting veterans healing from PTSD and TBI through psychedelic-assisted therapy—and the growing push for research and policy change.

CNN: Netflix Doc Explores Effects of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

Mental health advocate and former actress Eliza Dushku Palandjian speaks with Elex Michaelson about a Netflix documentary, “In Waves and War” for which she is the executive producer. She is joined by Amber Capone and Marcus Capone, a former US Navy Seal featured in the film, which chronicles the effects of psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans.

NewsNation: Some Veterans with PTSD turning to psychedelics

For many veterans, the battle continues at home with PTSD. A new film, "In Waves and War," follows three Navy SEALs, including Marcus Capone, who travel to Mexico to try Ibogaine, a powerful but illegal psychedelic, as an alternative treatment for trauma and addiction. Capone joins NewsNation to share his story.

Daily Mail: Netflix fans rave over 'most amazing documentary they've seen in years' about 'heartbreaking' struggles of veterans returning home from war

Filter: “In Waves and War” Highlights Veterans’ Suffering, Psychedelic Hope

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.