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Lawmakers Urge VA to Investigate Psychedelic Treatments for Veterans

5/9/2025

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Bipartisan lawmakers Reps. Lou Correa and Jack Bergman are calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to explore the potential of psychedelic medicine for veterans. Emphasizing the urgent need for research into PTSD and alcohol use disorder treatments, they referenced a $1.5 million funding initiative aimed at combating veteran suicides and enhancing mental health care.

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Bipartisan lawmakers Reps. Lou Correa and Jack Bergman are calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to explore the potential of psychedelic medicine for veterans. Emphasizing the urgent need for research into PTSD and alcohol use disorder treatments, they referenced a $1.5 million funding initiative aimed at combating veteran suicides and enhancing mental health care.