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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.

San Diego Union-Tribune: It’s not if, but when psychedelic therapy will be allowed in California

State Sen. Brian Jones of Santee launches the latest bill to use currently outlawed drugs to help treat veterans, first responders for PTSD.

See You On The Other Side Podcast: Episode 84 Exploring Psychedelic Healing for Veterans with Lauren Myers of VETS

Can psychedelics help Veterans? Join us for a transformative conversation with Lauren Myers, Director of Women's Programs at Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), as she shares her inspiring journey from Air Force pilot to leading advocate for psychedelic therapy.

San Francisco Chronicle: ‘It's just crickets’: Why efforts to legalize mushrooms in California can’t gain any traction

Anders Halldén: My Journey Back

My name is Anders Halldén and I am a Swedish veteran. I grew up in the Swedish countryside and started my military career as a 14-year-old in the Home Guard. I joined the Swedish military at 19 years old and had a wide and varied 21-year career of Service.

Introductory Blog Post: Reflecting on 5 years of VETS

Five years…wow! Five years feels like yesterday…and a lifetime ago. To turn back the clock five years, you would have found us diligently working through the complicated logistics of forming a nonprofit organization…