VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.By Zamone Perez2 weeks ago
VA plans research on using psychedelics to treat PTSD, depression The studies on psychedelics will be the first funded by the department since the 1960s.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Most Americans respect vets but would not recommend enlistingThe new survey from RAND suggests that positive views of veterans are enough to boost military recruitment.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
How Ketamine-based clinics are improving veterans’ mental health Ketamine treatments have made enough inroads with mitigating PTSD symptoms that the VA recently expanded its relationship with Ketamine Wellness Centers.By Jon Simkins4 months ago
Psychedelics may soon be available — sort of — to treat vets with PTSDIn 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration designated MDMA as a “breakthrough therapy” for treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.By Zamone Perez5 months ago
Wounds new and old threaten a fresh start for Afghan veterans in USFor many Afghan evacuees, the stresses of refugee life continue to exacerbate the traumas of combat two years after their arrival.By Jaime Moore-Carrillo5 months ago