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Veterans across America are opening up about their paths to healing from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. The VA is spotlighting these recovery stories to help others find hope and support.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is testing MDMA-assisted therapy to treat veterans struggling with both PTSD and alcohol addiction, marking a new chapter in mental health care. This trial joins 19 other VA studies exploring how psychedelic treatments could help those traditional methods haven't reached.
Veterans Affairs researchers have developed a simple breathing treatment that flushes harmful proteins from the brain, offering new hope for millions living with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The 30-minute therapy requires no drugs and could soon help Veterans nationwide.
Bipartisan legislation introduced by veteran senators would create a dedicated office to bring emerging mental health therapies, including psychedelics, to veterans struggling with PTSD and depression. The bill sets up infrastructure now so veterans can access innovative treatments the moment they receive FDA approval.