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White House funds ibogaine research for veteran PTSD

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The White House is funding studies into the use of ibogaine to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in veterans. This initiative reflects a more permissive regulatory environment and administrative enthusiasm for psychedelic research, potentially signaling a new phase for such investigations. AI

RANK_REASON Significant funding from a government entity for a novel research area. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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White House funds ibogaine research for veteran PTSD

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua P. Cohen, Senior Contributor ·

    Balancing Promise And Risk: White House Funds Ibogaine Studies For Veteran PTSD

    With more flexible regulatory guidance and an administration that appears enthused about prospects for psychedelics, it’s possible we’ve entered a new era for research.

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