The American Legion Just Backed a Specific Psychedelics Bill, Not Just the Idea
The American Legion adopted a resolution backing psychedelic therapy for veterans. It endorses S.4220, which would build a VA office and ban step therapy.
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The VA Just Started a Phase 3 Psilocybin Trial. The Control Group Gets Psilocybin Too
The VA began enrolling 240 veterans in a phase 3 psilocybin trial on August 3. There is no placebo arm, and that changes what the study can prove.
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Congress Moves to Open the Door to Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans
A bipartisan group of military veterans serving in the U.S. Senate introduced legislation that could fundamentally change how the VA treats mental health. Senate Bill 4220, the Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act, would build the internal infrastructure the VA needs to deploy psychedelic therapies once the FDA approves them. Advocates call it the […]
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VA Secretary Signals Openness to Psychedelic and Alternative Treatments
The VA will explore new treatment options, including psychedelic therapy, according to recent comments from VA Secretary Doug Collins.
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Veterans Affairs to Fund $1.5M Study on MDMA Therapy for PTSD and Alcohol Use
Despite getting denied by the FDA, this funding to study MDMA therapy for PTSD represents a significant step forward.
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“The Veteran’s Guide to Psychedelics” Helps Veterans Navigate Psychedelic Therapies
The journey to healing for many military veterans has taken a transformative turn with the release of The Veteran's Guide to Psychedelics.
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