Trump's Psychedelic Push: Texas Leads Vet PTSD Treatment

0:00It's April 29th. You're listening to El Paso News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Cory with the story. President Trump just signed an executive order on April 18th, pushing federal research into psychedelics like Iblegain to tackle mental health. Issues, especially for veterans dealing with PTSD and addiction, Texas jumped ahead with Senate Bill 2308, setting up a program for FDA-approved Iblegain Treatments. They first planned a public-private split of $50 million each, but no pharma companies measured up, so the state stepped up with a full, $100 million from its own funds. Veteran suicides hit a heartbreaking high in 2023, with over 47,000 total and nearly 6,400 among. Vets, per the latest report, folks like Steve Viola, a 30-year Navy vet and former seal turned combat medic in San Antonio, swear by Iblegain after his own treatment abroad. Back in 2017, he calls his PTSD a straight-up injury, not just stress.

1:03Viola lit up over the order, calling it a bold move, and he's all in on Texas going solo. Groups like veterans exploring treatment solutions had reps at the signing, noting the state's surplus cash and top schools make it prime for, breakthroughs. With White House backing in Texas leading the charge, this could spark a massive industry push, helping Vets heal and turning pain into real progress. If everyone's aligned for good...