US Navy Veterans Battle PTSD with Psychedelics

In Waves and War Netflix documentary explores the mental health crisis among retired US Navy SEALs, featuring three veterans who turn to illegal psychedelic therapy in Mexico. The powerful substances, ibogaine and five-MeO-DMT, offer hope for those struggling with PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries. Despite raw and vulnerable experiences, these treatments deliver new perspectives and reconnect veterans with their former selves. Stanford researchers are intrigued, but long-term effects and risks remain unknown. The film aims to encourage policymakers to loosen research restrictions, as over six thousand veteran suicides in 2022 highlight the urgent need for new approaches. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.