Trump signs executive order on psychedelic drug research
An executive order aims to expedite research and approval processes for psychedelic therapies. The focus includes treatments for conditions such as PTSD. (sources: abcnews, nbcnews, usatoday, cbsnews, pbs)
Trump signed an executive order to accelerate the research and approval of psychedelic-based therapies. This includes drugs like ibogaine, which has gained attention from various groups.
- The executive order targets the acceleration of research into psychedelic therapies.
- Conditions such as PTSD are highlighted as potential areas for treatment.
- Ibogaine is specifically mentioned as a drug of interest in the order.
Why it matters
The order reflects a growing interest in alternative treatments for mental health conditions.
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This story is about Trump signing an executive order to speed research into psychedelic drug therapies. The bill would create a Controlled Substances Act special registration so physicians would directly administer Schedule I investigational drugs to eligible patients under Right to Try.
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This story is about Trump signing an executive order to speed research into psychedelic drug therapies. This bill would require the VA to designate and operate at least five innovative therapies centers of excellence and authorize $30,000,000 per year for their research and education activities.
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- Require VA to run at least five innovative therapies centers of excellence • Authorize $30,000,000 per fiscal year for research and education.
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