A landmark development in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy has been reached, as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the increased access to Methylenedioxymethamphetamine for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in former servicemembers. Under the program known as Extended Access, the FDA has approved 10 sites across the country to administer the drug to an additional […]
Read MoreIn January, members of the House of Representatives introduced a bill that would give veterans access to free emergency mental health services. The bill is titled Veterans’ Acute Crisis Care for Emergent Suicide Symptoms Act (ACCESS Act) and would increase access to resources for former servicemembers and others who are typically not eligible for veterans’ […]
Read MoreA federal class-action lawsuit is being brought against the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps despite attempts by the defendant to dismiss claims of improper conduct. The original claim was filed in 2018 by a Naval veteran who was not discharged under honorable conditions following his 2003 deployment in Iraq. The plaintiff, Tyson Manker, was demoted […]
Read MoreIn 2001, U.S. armed forces on a military base in Uzbekistan called Karshi-Khanabad (K2) discovered that a nearby body of water was unsafe due to signs of “radiation hazard.” The water was shining green, and oozing black goo was found on the ground. K2 was vital during the war because it supplied airdrops, medical evacuation, […]
Read MoreNew data suggests that there was a rise in certain types of cancer over multiple years of military service. Veterans and their families are curious to know whether their presence in toxic environments is the cause of their cancer diagnosis. A trusted publication company, McClatchy, examined the effects of active duty service on veterans’ health. […]
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