{"id":2046858,"date":"2023-09-27T17:03:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T17:05:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T21:05:23","slug":"house-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans\/","title":{"rendered":"House funds study on psychedelic therapy for veterans."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2046858&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The House Approves $15 Million for Psychedelic Therapy Trials \u2064for Veterans<\/h2>\n<p>The House of Representatives has passed an\u2062 amendment \u2064to the Department of Defense Appropriations bill,\u200d allocating $15 \u200cmillion to fund medical clinical trials \u200dfor veterans using psychedelics to treat traumatic brain\u2064 injuries. This groundbreaking amendment, introduced by Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), aims to provide research-based studies on the use of\u200c psychedelics in treating cognitive deficiencies among \u200bveterans, including post-traumatic stress \u2064disorder \u200cand traumatic \u2063brain injuries.<\/p>\n<h3>A \u2064Promising Alternative to Opioids and SSRIs<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Luttrell expressed concerns about the current reliance on \u200bopioids and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-these-12-types-of-depression\/\" title=\"What You Need to Know About These 12 Types of Depression\">selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors<\/a> (SSRIs) for treating veterans&#8217;\u200b mental \u200dhealth issues. He emphasized the alarming addiction rates \u200cassociated with these pharmaceuticals \u2064and the need for a more \u2063sustainable and effective solution. By replacing these medications with shorter-term psychedelic therapy,\u2062 Luttrell believes we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-approves-funding-for-a-study-on-using-psychedelic-therapy-for-veterans\/\" title=\"House funds study on psychedelic therapy for veterans.\">achieve long-term positive\u2064 effects<\/a> for veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Luttrell&#8217;s personal experience \u200cas a\u200b former Navy SEAL with traumatic brain injuries led \u200dhim to \u200dexplore \u200cpsychedelic therapy. He struggled to \u2063transition back to civilian life and found it challenging\u200c to\u2064 let go of his hyper-aggressive mindset. After consulting\u2062 with fellow veterans and his wife, he decided to undergo psychedelic treatment in \u2063Rosarito, Mexico, using ibogaine and five-MEO DMT.<\/p>\n<p>While the therapy itself was\u200c physically \u200dand mentally demanding, Luttrell described the effects as &#8220;profound.&#8221; It provided him with a clean slate and a balanced life. Inspired by his\u200b own transformation\u2062 and that of his brother, Marcus Luttrell, also a \u2063Navy SEAL, \u2064Luttrell has become\u2063 a passionate\u2063 advocate for the clinical use \u2062of psychedelics.<\/p>\n<h3>Spreading Awareness and Securing Funding<\/h3>\n<p>Luttrell&#8217;s\u200b primary goal is not only to ensure the inclusion of this funding in the \u2063final defense \u200bappropriations bill but also to raise awareness about \u2064the \u200dimportance and effectiveness of psychedelic therapy for veterans. He believes that sharing\u200b research, personal\u2064 experiences, and connecting skeptics with veterans who have undergone the treatment can\u2064 help overcome the stigma surrounding psychedelics.<\/p>\n<p>Although Luttrell \u2064and fellow Navy\u2063 SEAL Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) initially attempted \u200dto attach a similar amendment \u200bto the \u200dNational Defense Authorization Act, it was ruled out of order. \u200cHowever, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has committed to including the amendment in the defense appropriations bill, providing hope for advancing psychedelic therapy for veterans.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential implications of the allocation of $15 million for psychedelic therapy trials for veterans, and \u2064how might \u2064the findings contribute to advancements in mental health treatment in general<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Lective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in treating veterans\u2019 mental \u200dhealth conditions. Opioids, which are commonly prescribed for pain management, have been linked to high \u200brates of addiction \u2063and overdose. SSRIs, on\u2064 the other hand, have limited\u200c effectiveness and often\u200c come with a range \u2062of undesirable side effects such as nausea, insomnia, and sexual dysfunction. Psychedelic therapy, however, \u2062has shown promising results in \u200crecent studies, with veterans experiencing significant improvements in symptoms related to mental health conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Studies conducted at renowned institutions such as Johns Hopkins University\u200d and Imperial College London have provided strong evidence of \u200dthe therapeutic \u200bpotential \u2062of psychedelics. They have shown \u200dthat substances such\u200b as psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) and\u2062 MDMA \u200d(commonly known as ecstasy) can lead to transformative experiences\u200c that help individuals process traumatic memories, reduce anxiety \u2063and depression, and improve overall emotional \u2063well-being.\u2064 These findings have spurred growing interest in the medical community and among policymakers in exploring the clinical use of psychedelics.<\/p>\n<h3>Advancing Research and Treatment \u200dOpportunities<\/h3>\n<p>The allocation of $15 \u2064million by the House \u2063to fund psychedelic\u200d therapy trials for veterans is a significant step towards expanding research and\u2062 treatment\u2062 opportunities in this field. This funding will support clinical trials aimed at establishing the safety and efficacy of \u200dpsychedelics in treating traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic \u200dstress \u2062disorder among veterans.<\/p>\n<p>These trials will \u200cnot only help determine the\u2064 potential of psychedelics\u200d as an alternative treatment option \u200cbut also contribute to\u200c a better understanding of how these substances work in the brain and their potential long-term effects. It will provide valuable insights into optimal dosages, treatment\u200c protocols, and potential risks, ensuring\u2064 that any future use\u2062 of psychedelics in \u2062therapy is based on \u2064evidence-based approaches.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to benefiting veterans, the findings from these trials may have broader\u2063 implications\u2062 for mental health treatment in general. If proven\u2064 effective and safe, psychedelic therapy could revolutionize the field, providing a \u200cmuch-needed \u200dalternative to traditional approaches that\u200c have shown limited results. It could open \u200bup new avenues for treatment and offer hope to millions of individuals suffering \u2064from mental\u2062 health conditions worldwide.<\/p>\n<h3>Breaking Down\u200b Stigma and Legal Barriers<\/h3>\n<p>While the approval of funding\u2062 for psychedelic therapy trials is a major breakthrough, there are still significant legal and regulatory barriers\u200d to overcome. Currently, the medical use\u200c of psychedelics is highly restricted \u200band classified as Schedule I substances by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This classification makes it challenging for \u2064researchers to obtain necessary licenses and permits\u200c to conduct clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is growing recognition of the \u2063potential benefits of psychedelics in the medical\u2064 community. Several states, including Oregon, California, and Colorado, have already taken steps \u2062to decriminalize or legalize psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted\u200c breakthrough therapy designation to MDMA-assisted therapy for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-gary-sinise-launches-new-initiative-with-home-depot-founders\/\" title=\"WATCH: Gary Sinise Launches New Initiative With Home Depot Founders\">post-traumatic stress disorder<\/a>, acknowledging its potential in addressing an urgent medical need.<\/p>\n<h3>The Road Ahead<\/h3>\n<p>With\u200d the approval of $15 million for \u2062psychedelic therapy trials\u2064 for veterans, the House has signaled \u2062its commitment to exploring innovative treatment options for mental health conditions among veterans. This funding acknowledges the growing body of evidence supporting \u200bthe\u200b use of psychedelics in therapy and\u2064 the \u2063urgent need for alternatives to traditional\u200c treatments.<\/p>\n<p>As clinical\u200c trials get underway, it is\u2064 essential to continue advocating for changes in legislation and \u2064regulations to facilitate\u200d further research and \u200bexpand access to psychedelic\u2063 therapy. The potential \u200dbenefits of \u2062psychedelics \u2062in treating mental health conditions cannot be ignored, and it is crucial to break down the stigma and legal barriers that hinder progress in this field. By doing so, we can ensure that \u2062veterans and individuals worldwide can access safe and effective \u2064treatments that can truly transform their lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The House passed an amendment to the Defense Appropriations bill, allocating $15 million for medical trials on veterans. The trials aim to explore the use of psychedelics in treating traumatic brain injuries. Rep. 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