Veterans Research Group

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Come and join us next Friday for some food fellowship and some fun!!!!

Come on out and join us at SwampCity Gallery Lounge for some food fellowship and fun!!!! Floating Lotus Therapeutic Spa & Health Center has generously donated some some awesome stuff to give away! W**d for Warriors project North FL will be there giving away CBD products to veterans!

PLEASE BRING PROOF OF SERVICE!!! Veterans will be given tickets for giveaways.

We are very excited to see everyone!!!!

A psychedelic revolution might sound suggestive of 1960s hippie culture, but some people — notably, a recently retired Republican sheriff — predict that's what the 2020s will bring in medicine

The search for treatment of common mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, has led researchers to hallucinogenics, which have shown promise when used in clinical, strategic ways.

Two proposed companion bills in the state Legislature would, if passed, direct the Florida Department of Health and and the Board of Medicine to study the therapeutic efficacy of three "alternative therapies," M**A, psilocybin (the substance found in "magic mushrooms") and ketamine.

The Florida bills' language is identical to a bill passed in Texas earlier this year, said Rep. Michael Grieco, the House sponsor.

A similar bill was signed into law this year in Connecticut, while Oregon has approved the use of psychedelics in supervised, clinical settings beginning in 2023.

At the start of this year, Grieco, a Miami Beach Democrat, filed a very different, 48-page bill taking note of what has happened in Oregon and elsewhere and "trying to sound the alarm that Florida needs to start taking this seriously." The bill didn't get a Senate sponsor or go anywhere in the 2021 session, but it did attract a lot of media attention.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.news-journalonline.com/amp/6010086001

Florida lawmakers want to authorize study of mushrooms, M**A as alternative therapies Companion bills in the Florida Legislature propose study of magic mushrooms, M**A, ketamine as alternative treatments for depression, other ailments.

A popular theory – the “entourage effect” – has been gaining traction amongst the cannabis sciences community in recent years.

The entourage effect is a hypothesized phenomenon in which different combinations of phytocannabinoids (such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC; and cannabidiol, CBD) and terpenes (such as β-caryophyllene and β-myrcene) interact to generate unique, synergistic effects that are distinct from the effect of either compound alone.

However, experimental evidence supporting the entourage effect has been relatively limited within the field thus far. Notably, the in vivo physiological effects of these proposed interactions in both therapeutic and recreational contexts remains vastly understudied.

Of the two phytochemical families, cannabinoids have received more attention in functional and medical research investigations. Terpenes, on the other hand, have yet to be studied so extensively.
https://www.labroots.com/trending/cannabis-sciences/21805/terpene-mediated-modulation-cannabinoid-activity-2

Terpene-Mediated Modulation of Cannabinoid Activity | Cannabis Sciences A popular theory – the “entourage effect” – has been gaining traction amongst the cannabis sciences community in recent years. The | Cannabis Sciences

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is “very closely” following research into the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics like **A for military veterans, an official said at a recent congressional hearing.

At the meeting before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee late last month, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) asked for a status update on research into the use of psychedelics for the treatment of among veterans.

The meeting wasn’t focused on rather, it centered on veteran su***de prevention and innovative approaches to combat the issue. Allred said there were “pretty good results” from earlier research into how psychedelics like M**A might help mitigate the struggles of veterans, and VA’s Lisa Brenner replied that the department was aware of such studies.

“We’re also watching very, very closely—both clinicians, and the [VA] Office of Research is watching very closely,” she said. “Not only that, we do have researchers that are connected to the VA that are working on some of these projects with their affiliates.”

“We are tracking very closely. There are currently some trials underway, and we’re eagerly anticipating the results from those well-designed trials,” Brenner said. “Once we are able to see the results from those well-designed trials, then we will be able to begin to think about what would be next steps in terms of any modifications necessary or what next steps within VA would be, but along with you we will continue to watch closely.”

https://www.ma*****namoment.net/va-is-very-closely-following-psychedelics-research-for-veterans-with-ptsd-official-tells-lawmakers/

VA Is 'Very Closely' Following Psychedelics Research For Veterans With PTSD, Official Tells Lawmakers - Ma*****na Moment The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is “very closely” following research into the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelics like M**A for military veterans, an official said at a recent congressional hearing. At the meeting before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee late last m...

“We are encouraged by these findings and hopeful this study provides FDA with sufficient science-based data to determine and take action on a safe regulatory path forward,”

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“One of the things people misunderstand is how criminalization creates barriers to treatment,” says Kassandra Frederique, the executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, a national nonprofit dedicated to legalizing illicit drug use. “If we want people to make different choices, we have to give them more options ... ending criminalization will do leaps and bounds around ending shame, which automatically opens people up for other opportunities.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/01/oregon-decriminalizes-all-drugs-offers-treatment-instead-jail-time/4311046001/?fbclid=IwAR0g1Uk7VEkqyeopKHRCtIRqQSk5X0DjFvZ4NdMoN3os8maAk2hWICJDe10

Oregon law to decriminalize all drugs goes into effect, offering addicts rehab instead of prison Progressive legislation that decriminalizes all drugs in Oregon looks to give addicts an opportunity for a different life through rehab and treatment.

'First Ever' DMT Trials to Take Place in the UK

The powerful hallucinogen will be studied as a potential treatment for depression.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7m3ga/first-ever-dmt-trials-to-take-place-in-the-uk?fbclid=IwAR19it1XLuaFdzlrp9eZy_OuOejgLyamNCjIGagz9ic_SwkixeUdt-SPzDQ

'First Ever' DMT Trials to Take Place in the UK The powerful hallucinogen will be studied as a potential treatment for depression.

Canadian military studies 'moral injuries' that haunt soldiers off the battlefield

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/military-research-moral-injury-covid-19-pandemic-trauma-1.5737103?fbclid=IwAR1udtAj5ll8ejXN_0pzR4e6F6OgthFzRJh9ZZg0oT32NfOA2TTdbxs6hQY

'Moral injuries' that haunt soldiers off the battlefield to be studied in military-funded research | CBC News As the pandemic drags on, the Department of National Defence is worried it could see an increase in moral injuries in military personnel, health-care workers, and other staff at the front lines of dealing with COVID-19. In response, they've put out a call for innovate research to diagnose, prevent a...

“This is a huge, historic victory for us, we couldn’t hope for more,” said Kenzi Riboulet-Zemouli, an independent researcher for drug policy who has closely monitored the vote and the position of member states. He said that cannabis had been used throughout history for medicinal purposes and that the decision on Wednesday reinstated that status. The change will most likely bolster medical research and legalization efforts around the world."



https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/02/world/europe/cannabis-united-nations-drug-policy.html?fbclid=IwAR1mHUDoMubCNGQXFFfakpHNrlhzd29mMB7JGqoxYdsC3rtqGBCV9DlWLdo

U.N. Reclassifies Cannabis as a Less Dangerous Drug A United Nations commission voted to remove ma*****na for medical use from a list of the most risky narcotics, such as he**in.

Help us reach our goal!!! Together we can help veterans get the treatments they not only desperately need but very obviously deserve!








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You start having walk-in capability at our VA hospitals for those veterans who are seeking help,” she said. “These [services] are no-brainers that should have happened over a decade ago when we saw veteran su***des skyrocket.”

Duff also pointed to veteran unemployment, which is “its lowest level ever at 3 percent.”

She praised the government for allocating funds to “these real-world issues.”

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As Veterans Affairs mental health services increase, veteran homelessness decreases This veteran is crediting an an increase in the VA's budget for the decrease in veteran homelessness.

The World's First L*D Microdosing Study Officially Begins




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https://merryjane.com/news/the-worlds-first-lsd-microdosing-study-officially-begins

The World's First L*D Microdosing Study Officially Begins The University of Auckland’s experiment will assess whether microdosing L*D can actually improve mood, focus, or problem-solving abilities.

The United States Postal Service has just issued a "Healing PTSD" semipostal stamp that will raise money to be distributed to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for the National Center for PTSD.

https://www.military.com/off-duty/2019/12/03/usps-healing-ptsd-stamp-will-raise-money-veterans.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1q2VQ5MTwXlmfCq4T4YaB7mBycyEUPZisWpbY_MElK3QZT8hq_aB78TvU =1575411139

The USPS 'Healing PTSD' Stamp Will Raise Money for Veterans The stamp features a photo of a green plant sprouting from ground covered in fallen leaves, symbolizing the PTSD healing process.

PTSD and depression are two conditions that are being trialled for treatment with psilocybin.

https://www.healtheuropa.eu/worlds-first-magic-mushroom-nasal-spray-for-ptsd-and-depression/95434/?fbclid=IwAR1t2XKUe_XOR44YiZL-PRCdXyqT-yW_okhTjWz-fJa1hXyb1SqE0vRQ3AA

World’s first magic mushroom nasal spray for PTSD and depression A ‘magic mushroom’ nasal spray has been designed to make microdosing easier for people trying to treat their PTSD or depression.

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finalized its plans to authorize the cultivation of 3,200,000 grams of ma*****na for research purposes next year—a 30 percent increase from 2019’s quota.

https://www.ma*****namoment.net/dea-finalizes-plan-to-grow-3-2-million-grams-of-ma*****na-in-2020/?fbclid=IwAR3g_y29dSedxM9_DWpucobVX3U3y2_MxmUbRS2Uw4xsABlJlSOlzbyymfs

DEA Finalizes Plan To Grow 3.2 Million Grams Of Ma*****na In 2020 | Ma*****na Moment The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) finalized its plans to authorize the cultivation of 3,200,000 grams of ma*****na for research purposes next year—a 30 percent increase from 2019’s quota. DEA initially proposed 2020 production quotas in a notice published in the Federal Register in Septe...

Crosby recently attended the Adaptive Training Foundation's (ATF) nine-week program, designed to help veterans with life-altering injuries find life-fulfilling adaptive training.

After successfully completing the nine week program in Carollton, TX, Crosby graduated from the ATF. He demonstrated his success by walking to the podium for graduation. Crosby joined 13 other veterans for the program's 17th class.

"You can do anything with the power of love. It is the most powerful force you could ever feel," he said.





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US Marine veteran paralyzed from combat injury walks again after 15 years US Marine veteran James "Shrapnel" Crosby was hit by three 120mm rockets while serving in the Iraq war in 2004. The attack left him severely injured and confined to a

36,000 veterans were asked if they’d recently considered su***de. A third of them said yes.





https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-life-veterans-mental-health-anxiety-depression-ptsd-tt-1108-20191108-yqyr2ok6xnarthswlade3i3o44-story.html?fbclid=IwAR0l-qRb5hr1ivnR8kBeiDMWSyFBR-uV9yRjVLmbZJ9xODbtq99P5Bht4No

36,000 veterans were asked if they’d recently considered su***de. A third of them said yes. Dan Miller, 50, is among many veterans who have considered su***de or struggled with thoughts of self-harm.

Governor DeSantis and Executive Director Burgess joined Lee Health and Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program. to announce partnership offering mental health services for veterans and military families who call Southwest Florida home – at no cost.

https://www.winknews.com/2019/11/11/gov-desantis-to-announce-free-mental-health-services-for-veterans/?fbclid=IwAR3u08r-tlFolK_7FG6xAZ-xnx4A53tJ9lXkY-FDkcd-HcnQKgLJaQFdeBQ

Gov. DeSantis to announce free mental health services for veterans Governor DeSantis and Executive Director Burgess joined Lee Health and Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital Program. to announce partnership offering mental health services for veterans and military families who call Southwest Florida home – at no cost. Mental health ...

Scientist receives $3.5 million NIH grant to study pain-relief and cannabis






http://newsroom.ucla.edu/dept/faculty/scientist-receives-3-5-million-nih-grant-to-study-pain-relief-and-cannabis?fbclid=IwAR1ruLRVrOc7uD5FDAD_GtM27EqK00Q7xbY_0s-h4XbgH_OPU7gAhndvmRc

Scientist receives $3.5 million NIH grant to study pain-relief and cannabis Ziva Cooper, research director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, will conduct a five-year study assessing the pain-relieving effects of cannabis and cannabinoids.

Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical ma*****na cards for free








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Florida lawmakers want to give veterans medical ma*****na cards for free With data continuing to roll in that underscores the health benefits of cannabis, two Florida legislators aren't waiting for clarity in the national policy debates and are sponsoring bills designed to give medical ma*****na cards to military veterans free of charge.

Florida becomes first state to cover alternative therapies under veterans benefits








https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pasco/florida-becomes-first-state-to-cover-alternative-therapies-under-veterans-benefits

Florida becomes first state to cover alternative therapies under veterans benefits Florida is now the first state in the country to cover ART treatments for veterans.

DeSantis signs law approving alternative therapies for Florida veterans with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD






https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2019/06/27/desantis-signs-law-approving-alternative-therapies-for-florida-veterans-with-traumatic-brain-injuries-or-ptsd

DeSantis signs law approving alternative therapies for Florida veterans with traumatic brain injuries or PTSD A series of alternative treatment options could soon be available to U.S. military veterans with traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress disorder, under a law...

Veterans across the U.S. are finding an extraordinary source of relief from their pain and PTSD thanks to floatation therapy, an alternative treatment for physical and emotional ailments.






https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/veterans-are-finding-peace-from-ptsd-through-float-therapy/

Veterans Are Finding Peace From PTSD Through ‘Float Therapy’ This alternative form of therapy has been shown to offer relief from stress, pain, anxiety, and PTSD; all you have to do is float in some heated salt water.

Researchers at the VA San Diego Healthcare System aim to see whether cannabidiol, or CBD—a compound derived from cannabis plants—can help ease PTSD. The study will give CBD as an add-on to prolonged exposure therapy, a proven psychotherapy for PTSD.






https://www.research.va.gov/currents/0219-San-Diego-VA-study-testing-cannabidiol.cfm

San Diego VA study testing cannabidiol—a compound derived from cannabis—for PTSD