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The New York Times: Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby in Bipartisan Push for MDMA Therapy

More than a half century after federal regulators banned most psychedelic compounds, the Food and Drug Administration is nearing a decision on a novel treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder that pairs talk therapy with MDMA.

My 3rd Re-Birthday: 10 Integration Techniques I Still Practice Daily

Three years ago, on July 31st, 2021 I would sit up out of a bed in Mexico and my life would be changed in the most positive way. Thanks to VETS, I was able to receive a Foundational Healing Grant for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatment with ibogaine and 5MeO-DMT.

Press Release: VETS Applauds California Legislature for Expediting Passage of Bill to Resume Psychedelic Research

AB 2841, authored by Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R-Escondido) and co-authored by Senators Allen (D-Los Angeles) and Wiener (D-San Francisco), will allow the RAPC, a state advisory board in the California Attorney General’s Office, to meet in closed session to review and approve confidential scientific and medical research proposals involving cannabis, psychedelics, or the treatment of substance use disorders.

The Economist: Mexico has become a testing ground for psychedelic therapies

Many of those turning to psychedelics are former soldiers. Martín Polanco, a doctor who runs The Mission Within near Tijuana, says he has treated 1,000 veterans with ibogaine since 2016 (researchers do not classify ibogaine as a psychedelic, but it provides some of the same effects).

The San Diego Union-Tribune: Michael Smolens: Psychedelic therapy legislation fails again

Key lawmaker says treatment may eventually provide "significant mental health benefits" but suggests the proposal needs more work.

Marijuana Moment: California Legislature Approves Bill To Break Psychedelics Research Logjam, Sending It To Governor

The California legislature has approved a bill meant to streamline the processing of applications to study psychedelics and marijuana, sending it to the governor.

On MDMA, VETS Urges the FDA to Follow the Science, Advance a Revolutionary Treatment for PTSD, and Reduce the Incidence of Veteran Suicide

PRESS RELEASE: VETS Launches Ambassador Program to Empower Veterans and Amplify Advocacy for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

VETS, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran suicide, is proud to announce the official launch of its Ambassador Program. This initiative aims to extend the reach and impact of VETS by enlisting veterans who have benefited from the organization’s programs to advocate for psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) and support fellow veterans.

BIOSPACE: Psychedelic Therapies Could Soon Break Through Against Addiction

Notoriously difficult to treat, substance use disorders are devastating individuals and healthcare systems across the globe. They are also a primary target of psychedelic drug developers who believe these novel therapeutics can help turn the tide.

High Times: Psilocybin Therapy Pilot Program Bill Introduced in California

If passed, the bill would allow military veterans and first responders to participate in a three-year psilocybin therapy pilot program.