Promise & Peril: Veterans Promote Psychedelics to Treat Addiction | 6.25.23

As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage the United States, scientists and lawmakers are taking a novel – and controversial – approach to combating the crisis: psychedelics. Despite continued concerns about the drugs, a number of studies have shown promising results and some states are beginning to fund research. Now military veterans and advocates say that one psychoactive substance in particular, Ibogaine, offers a potential medicinal breakthrough that could save lives. Get the facts first on Morning Wire. Balance of Nature: Get a FREE Fruit & Veggies Travel Set plus $25 off your first order as a preferred customer. Use promo code WIRE at checkout: https://www.balanceofnature.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices