Decades after most hallucinogens were outlawed as dangerous, researchers are using them to treat disorders like PTSD, depression, and addiction. Still a mystery: How they…
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President Trump Signs Executive Order to Fast-Track the Study of Using Psychedelics to Help Veterans
May 5, 2026
On Saturday, April 18, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelics to treat Americans living with depression, PTSD,…
After President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the research, funding and potential FDA approval of psychedelics primarily to treat PTSD, depression and addiction,…
Veterans’ groups and some lawmakers are praising President Trump’s April executive order that fast-tracks the review of certain psychedelic drugs for mental health treatments.
Psychedelic Advocates, Researchers, Policymakers and Industry Respond to Executive Order
May 5, 2026
In the days after President Trump signed an Executive Order accelerating psychedelic research and access, Psychedelic Alpha launched a poll to gauge the response of…
Real progress will depend on what comes next, including continued research, thoughtful implementation, and building systems that make these treatments safe, accessible, and affordable for the veterans who need them.
March 27, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heroic Hearts Project and Healing Breakthrough Applaud Introduction of the Veterans Health Administration Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act Washington, D.C.…
Psychedelic drug ayahuasca could treat PTSD, early studies hint. But exactly how it works isn’t clear.
February 9, 2026
Using methods such as brain scans and symptom tracking, scientists are beginning to study whether a complex psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca can help rewire…
Psychedelic Retreats Show Promise for Veterans with Chronic Pain
September 18, 2025
Chronic pain is one of the most pressing challenges facing military veterans, often compounded by PTSD, reduced quality of life, and reliance on conventional medications…
Landmark Study Confirms Psychedelic Retreats Improve Mental Health, Reintegration, and Quality of Life for Veterans
September 11, 2025
A major new study published in Brain and Behavior provides evidence on something Heroic Hearts has long believed: therapeutic, well-supported psychedelic retreats can catalyze deep…