VIDEO: Psychedelics Surpass Cannabis With Unprecedented Bipartisan Support In Congress, Says Top VA Official
VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal shared insights on the “unstoppable narrative” of psychedelic medicine, fueled by compelling veterans’ recovery stories and robust scientific research.
Speaking at a Horizons psychedelics conference, Elnahal noted that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is actively preparing for the anticipated FDA approval of psychedelics-assisted therapies, particularly for treating conditions like PTSD that prevalently affect veterans, reported Marijuana Moment. “We are positioning ourselves to provide these therapies the moment they’re approved, anticipating an overwhelming demand from the veteran community,” he said.
VA’s Role In Advancing Psychedelics Therapy
The VA, which runs programs aiming to aid veterans and members of their families, is actively funding research into clinical therapies using MDMA and psilocybin. “We have 13 studies happening right now; we want to take it further and strengthen the case for veterans,” Elnahal stated.
To understand why the VA is so …