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A dream-like 🌈 psychedelic 🧠 might help traumatized veterans 🪖 reset their brains 🧠 - Researchers found that soldiers who reported profound feelings of unity 🤝 and sacredness 🙏 while taking ibogaine 🌿 experienced lasting relief from post-traumatic stress disorder…
✨ Mystical Experiences Linked to PTSD Relief in Veterans
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that the intensity of spiritual or "mystical" moments during psychedelic treatment can predict recovery from trauma symptoms in veterans. Researchers found that soldiers who experienced profound feelings of unity and sacredness while taking ibogaine saw lasting relief from PTSD.
✨ Study Details: Ibogaine, Veterans, and Mexico
The study involved thirty male Special Operations Veterans who traveled to a clinic in Mexico for a single dose of ibogaine combined with magnesium sulfate (to protect the heart). Veterans underwent psychological assessments and EEG monitoring before, immediately after, and one month following treatment.
✨ Key Findings: Subjective Experience and Brain Changes
Veterans reporting more intense mystical experiences showed greater reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This was linked to a slowing of a specific brain wave frequency (peak alpha frequency) one month post-treatment, suggesting a shift away from hyper-aroused trauma states towards more relaxed brain functioning.
#PTSD #Veterans #PsychedelicTherapy
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that the intensity of spiritual or "mystical" moments during psychedelic treatment can predict recovery from trauma symptoms in veterans. Researchers found that soldiers who experienced profound feelings of unity and sacredness while taking ibogaine saw lasting relief from PTSD.
✨ Study Details: Ibogaine, Veterans, and Mexico
The study involved thirty male Special Operations Veterans who traveled to a clinic in Mexico for a single dose of ibogaine combined with magnesium sulfate (to protect the heart). Veterans underwent psychological assessments and EEG monitoring before, immediately after, and one month following treatment.
✨ Key Findings: Subjective Experience and Brain Changes
Veterans reporting more intense mystical experiences showed greater reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This was linked to a slowing of a specific brain wave frequency (peak alpha frequency) one month post-treatment, suggesting a shift away from hyper-aroused trauma states towards more relaxed brain functioning.
#PTSD #Veterans #PsychedelicTherapy
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Veterans are no more likely than the general public to support political violence. Findings suggest that while veterans who engage in extremist violence pose specific threats due to their training, widespread extremist attitudes among military members appear to be relatively rare.
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Veterans are no more likely than the general public to support political violence
Research published in Injury Epidemiology suggests widespread extremist attitudes among military veterans are rare. While veterans are not broadly prone to political violence, the study notes that those who do radicalize remain highly dangerous.