Congressional members petitioned the House Armed Services Committee to research psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress during the panel’s annual member day ahead of the Fiscal Year 2024 defense policy bill markup. Navy SEAL veteran Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) told a receptive HASC that Congress must approve research grants to assess using psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. “We have to think outside the box” when it comes to using drugs like MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, to treat post 9/11 veterans suffering brain injuries, Crenshaw told the panel Tuesday. “[The] truth is we haven’t … Continue reading Lawmakers Press HASC to Approve Research Into Psychedelic Drugs for PTSD Treatment