A bipartisan Senate duo is pushing for legislation to support local governments that expand their ability to deal with mental health-care emergencies, hoping to shift the responsibility away from the police.
Studies show Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and substance use problems are strongly related in people who served in the military. Some people try to cope with PTSD symptoms by
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PTSD Therapy: New Study Points To Psychedelics & MDMA-assisted Treatment For Relief
A new US study has recommended the use of MDMA-assisted therapy as a viable treatment for PTSD patients. Initial phase 2 trials showed over 67% success rate
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For patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study points to MDMA as a powerful treatment alternative. The study looks at the possibility of combining therapy and mind-altering drugs, such as methylenedioxy methamphetamine (MDMA) to treat PTSD patients.
Psychedelics as a treatment for PTSD
The study conducted by the Department of Defense’ Psychological Health Center of Excellence, presented findings from six phase-2 trials of combined MDMA and psychotherapy in the treatment of PTSD. The studies reportedly included 103 participants who had experienced treatment-resistant PTSD symptoms on average for more than 15 years.
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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) Veterans will now have easier access to healthcare.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation on Memorial Day that allows veterans diagnosed with PTSD, a traumatic brain injury, or disclosure of military sexual trauma to qualify for state benefits from any licensed healthcare provider statewide.
Before this legislation, veterans had to be diagnosed by a provider at the Department of Veteran Affairs.
Cuomo says the least we can do for our troops is ensure they have easy access to care once their service to the nation ends. Tags:
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021 - 6:08 am
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation on Memorial Day allowing veterans to qualify for state benefits after a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a traumatic brain injury or disclosure of military sexual trauma from any person licensed to provide health care services in the state.
Previously, veterans had to be diagnosed by a provider at the Department of Veteran Affairs. This legislation removes barriers from access to care for those who have given so much for our freedom, and builds on the Restoration of Honor Act, signed in 2019, that allowed additional discharged veterans to receive benefits for certain qualifying conditions.