"In two studies funded by the Department of Defense (DoD), 186 service personnel with PTSD will likely next year undergo multiple sessions of MDMA-assisted therapy. The deputy under secretary of war for personnel and readiness, Sean O'Keefe, is following the research closely."
"Helping people process trauma, whoever they are, is probably better than not, said Rick Doblin, the founding president of advocacy group the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (Maps), which has helped bring MDMA-assisted therapy to the brink of federal approval."
"Our men and women in uniform deserve every tool available to heal and stay in the fight, the veteran Navy Seal who has personally undergone psychedelic therapy said at the time."
"The suicide epidemic among veterans is a national tragedy, Trump said in the Oval Office. Since 9/11, we've lost over..."
The Department of Defense is initiating studies on MDMA-assisted therapy for 186 service personnel suffering from PTSD. Training for therapists in psychedelic-assisted therapy is set to begin soon. The aim is to help soldiers manage trauma effectively, allowing them to serve longer and transition better to civilian life. Funding for these studies was approved as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, with support from key political figures. The initiative seeks to address the veteran suicide crisis and provide essential healing tools for military personnel.
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