Treatment · United States
VA expands psychedelic-assisted therapy trials for PTSD across nine facilities
The Department of Veterans Affairs confirms expansion of psychedelic therapy trials for PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and anxiety.
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Military.com reports that the VA is expanding psychedelic-assisted therapy trials for veterans diagnosed with PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, and anxiety disorders, with nine facilities participating.
The move sits in tension with the FDA's 2024 rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy and underscores the political momentum behind veteran-focused psychedelic research.
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