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Best Of: The Power Of Psychedelic Therapy For Members Of The Military

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Many people hear the term "psychedelics" and think of hippies, acid, and the music of the 1960s. But it may soon take on a whole different meaning for the U.S. military.
Last December, Congress passed legislation that included funding for clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy for active-duty service members. And just last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will also begin funding psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat veterans with PTSD and depression.
This comes at a time when suicide rates amongst active-duty service members are at an all-time high.
We dive into what psychedelic-assisted therapy is and the effect it could have on active-duty and veteran mental health.
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Many people hear the term "psychedelics" and think of hippies, acid, and the music of the 1960s. But it may soon take on a whole different meaning for the U.S. military.
Last December, Congress passed legislation that included funding for clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy for active-duty service members. And just last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will also begin funding psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat veterans with PTSD and depression.
This comes at a time when suicide rates amongst active-duty service members are at an all-time high.
We dive into what psychedelic-assisted therapy is and the effect it could have on active-duty and veteran mental health.
Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.
Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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