VA.GOV | MDMA and psilocybin-augmented psychotherapy in Veterans | New research would determine the benefit of psychedelics for treating PTSD and depression in Veterans

Article Title: To improve care for Veterans, VA to fund studies on new therapies for treating mental health conditions

Article Excerpt: "...VA researchers have already conducted a limited number of small studies on psychedelics in VA facilities using non-VA funding. This new RFA will permit the important next step of directly assessing effectiveness and safety of using MDMA and psilocybin-augmented psychotherapy in Veterans. ..."

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Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Article Title: Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Article Excerpt: "...The Pentagon has changed its drug screening policy to test service members for psilocin, indicating the use of psilocybin mushrooms, according to an Aug. 18 memo.

Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for troops as of Oct. 1, “due to the risk of impairment and subsequent deterioration of security, military fitness, readiness, good order and discipline,” according to the memo. ..."

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