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Trump Executive Order Fast-Tracks Psychedelic PTSD Trials for VA
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- President Donald Trump issued an executive order to accelerate psychedelic research, trials, and patient access.
- Andrew Gradison said up to 2.1 million VA patients could receive psychedelic treatments.
- Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified pilot sites and is allocating space, clinicians, and logistics for rapid rollout.
- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rejected a 2024 MDMA-assisted psychotherapy application for PTSD.
- FDA granted fast-track review to three psychedelic-treatment companies a week after the order.