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Veterans Explore Psychedelic Therapy Amid Health Risks

12/5/2025

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Clinics in Mexico are offering psychedelic therapy options, including ibogaine, to United States Army veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed support for these alternative treatments.
Experts caution about potential risks, including cardiac and neurological damage.
NBC News’ Morgan Radford covers these developments.

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Story summary

Clinics in Mexico are offering psychedelic therapy options, including ibogaine, to United States Army veterans with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed support for these alternative treatments.
Experts caution about potential risks, including cardiac and neurological damage.
NBC News’ Morgan Radford covers these developments.