US soldiers look out over hillsides in Nerkh district of Wardak province.
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Many people hear the term “psychedelics” and think of hippies, acid, and the music of the 1960s. But it may soon take on a whole different meaning for the U.S. military.
Last December, Congress passed legislation that included funding for clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy for active-duty service members. And just last month, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it will also begin funding psychedelic-assisted therapy to treat veterans with PTSD and depression.
This comes at a time when suicide rates amongst active-duty service members are at an all-time high.
What is psychedelic-assisted therapy? What effect could it have on active-duty and veteran mental health?
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