VA clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy gives Missouri lawmakers hope

Trump is pushing psychedelic therapy for veterans — but red states can't keep up

Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.This May marked the end of his final legislative session in the House, and he pushed one last time for legislation to allow clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapy in Missouri. In the final days of session, the bill stalled in the Missou…

VA clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy gives Missouri lawmakers hope

State Rep. Dave Griffith, a Republican from Jefferson City, speaks at the House Health and Mental Health committee Feb. 17, 2026 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.  This May marked the end of his final legislative session in the House, …

GOP bill would use opioid funds to jump-start clinical trials on psychedelic-based trauma treatment

Research and development concepts in science laboratories.Can a psychedelic drug with heavy side-effects and anecdotal evidence as a treatment for addiction become a wonder drug for veterans facing opioid substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorders?  House Republican state Rep. Jaime Green of Richmond wants to find out, and she wants to use opioid settlement dollars to fund necessary clinical trials — a proposal that might meet some resi…

GOP bill would use opioid funds to jumpstart clinical trials on psychedelic-based trauma treatment

Can a psychedelic drug with heavy side-effects and anecdotal evidence as a treatment for addiction become a wonder drug for veterans facing opioid substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorders? House Republican state Rep. Jaime Green of Richmond wants to find…

VA clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy gives Missouri lawmakers hope  - Stateline Publications

State Rep. Dave Griffith, a Republican from Jefferson City, speaks at the House Health and Mental Health committee Feb. 17, 2026 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.  This May marked the end of his final legislative session in the House, …

VA clinical trial on psychedelic-assisted therapy gives Missouri lawmakers hope  - The Mexico Ledger

State Rep. Dave Griffith, a Republican from Jefferson City, speaks at the House Health and Mental Health committee Feb. 17, 2026 (Tim Bommel/Missouri House Communications).Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has spent the last five years digging into research on how psychedelic-assisted therapy has helped veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.  This May marked the end of his final legislative session in the House, …