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Texas to study illegal psychedelic drug as possible treatment for PTSD, mental illnesses - Axios
PTSD & Trauma (Google News) · June 26, 2025
In plain language
Texas is investing $50 million into a major research project to study how a psychedelic drug called Ibogaine might help people with mental health conditions. While the drug is currently illegal in the United States, advocates believe it could offer new ways to treat veterans living with PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. State leaders hope this large-scale study will provide the data needed to eventually earn approval from the FDA. This initiative marks the largest state-funded research project of its kind in the country.
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Key takeaways
- Texas is spending $50 million on the largest state-funded psychedelic research initiative in history.
- The research focuses on Ibogaine, a plant-based compound that is currently illegal in the United States.
- Studies suggest Ibogaine may help veterans struggling with PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injuries.
- The drug must complete FDA-approved clinical trials before it can be used for medical treatment.
- Researchers and state leaders are investigating the drug's safety due to risks of cardiac arrest and seizures.
- The state will conduct this research through a partnership involving universities, hospitals, and drug companies.
Texas to study illegal psychedelic drug as possible treatment for PTSD, mental illnesses Axios
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