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Over 80 Republicans and Democrats are urging Joe Biden to allow the use of psychedelic drugs for struggling military veterans.
MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is a psychedelic that has been found in some studies to help with the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Due to its high abuse potential, the Schedule I drug is currently illegal in the U.S. to take recreationally or for medical purposes.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s (HVAC) Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough regarding recent concerning comments from a witness during a DAMA legislative hearing. The witness testified under oath that the Department “will not comply” with the proposed Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2024 if it were enacted.
In recent years, a quiet revolution has been unfolding within the realm of treatment for combat-related injuries: psychedelic therapies. Substances like MDMA, psilocybin and ibogaine are now at the forefront of cutting-edge research for their potential to alleviate severe conditions, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
In recent years, a quiet revolution has been unfolding within the realm of treatment for combat-related injuries: psychedelic therapies. Substances like MDMA, psilocybin and ibogaine are now at the forefront of cutting-edge research for their potential to alleviate severe conditions, particularly post-traumatic stress (PTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
WASHINGTON — House lawmakers on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Shereef Elnahal, undersecretary for health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, for withholding information from the VA secretary about plans to give large bonuses to senior managers meant for rank-and-file workers.
During a hearing of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., presented VA Secretary Denis McDonough with a resignation letter for Elnahal’s signature.
A former Navy SEAL-turned-congressman says the FDA's decision bashing psychedelics to threat PTSD is a 'poor decision' because the therapies saved his own life.
A group of Republican and Democrat congressional lawmakers has come together to ask the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a plan to implement therapy using MDMA for veterans should it be approved by the FDA. The bipartisan group of nine U.S.
Biden should loosen restrictions to allow veterans to use psychedelics as they recover from trauma experienced in combat, say lawmakers.
One illegal drug, commonly known as 'Molly,' that's popular among partiers and rave-goers has recently been found to be helpful in treating mental health issues.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024. The legislation was cosponsored by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and was discussed during the DAMA legislative hearing on Wednesday.