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Press Release: Texas Lawmaker Rep. Cody Harris Introduces Bill to Fund Ibogaine Research for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

HB 3717, introduced by Rep. Cody Harris and supported by VETS and the Texas Ibogaine Initiative, will fund FDA-approved clinical trials of ibogaine-a potential breakthrough treatment for substance use disorder and other mental health conditions affecting veterans and non-veterans.

The Link Between Sleep and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and The Healing Power of Ibogaine

Ibogaine shows promise in breaking the vicious cycle between PTSD and sleep disturbances in veterans by improving sleep quality and alleviating PTSD symptoms, according to emerging research from Stanford University and VETS data.

Rewiring The Warrior Mind: How Mikey Learned to Love Himself Through Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

A veteran’s journey from surviving to truly living, Mikey McKim’s story reveals how psychedelic-assisted therapy helped him confront deep-seated trauma, rediscover self-love, and embrace a renewed sense of purpose.

Salon: A psychedelic plant from Africa holds promise for addiction and trauma — but it's not for everyone.

Despite being illegal in the U.S., ibogaine popularity is growing. Here's why this shrub can potentially heal

A Historic Step Forward: Baylor College of Medicine Launches Psilocybin Study for Veterans with PTSD

This research initiative stems directly from the passage of Texas House Bill 1802 (HB1802), a legislative victory spearheaded by VETS that gained overwhelming bipartisan support in the Texas House and Senate.