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The Inner Work of Being a Dad

VETS’ Director of Men’s Programs, Eric “Moose” Smith, reflects on fatherhood as a living practice of healing. Through the lens of parenting and psychedelic-assisted therapy, Moose explores how his greatest growth has come not from retreats—but from learning to stay present, soften, and love well at home.

Psychedelic State(s) of America Puts A Spotlight On Texas

In the debut of Lucid News' “Psychedelic State(s) of America” series, Texas takes center stage as lawmakers and advocates unite behind HB 3717—pushing forward $50 million in state-backed ibogaine research. With powerful voices like VETS co-founders Amber and Marcus Capone influencing legislative momentum, the Lone Star State is emerging as a surprising leader in psychedelic policy reform for veterans and beyond.

From Momentum to Movement: Q1 Advocacy Wins & What Comes Next

VETS Legislative Director Logan Davidson recaps Q1 2025's landmark policy wins—from Texas to Georgia—and previews what’s next in the fight for safe, legal access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for veterans. This momentum is real—and the movement is growing.

Opinion: Psychedelic research saved my life. Help it save others.

Retired Green Beret Urges Support for AB 1103 After traditional treatments failed him, a California veteran found healing through psychedelic-assisted therapy. Now, he’s advocating for AB 1103—a bill that would fast-track research on these therapies and expand access for veterans facing PTSD, TBI, and suicidality.

Hawaii Bill To Support Psychedelic Therapy—Passed By Both Senate And House—Is Dead For The Session

Hawaii’s SB 1042, a bill to advance psychedelic-assisted therapy research, made meaningful progress this session with bipartisan support and strong advocacy—including from VETS. Though it missed a procedural deadline, lawmakers aligned on key provisions and plan to reintroduce the measure in 2026, setting the stage for Hawaii to lead on innovative mental health solutions.