Trump Advocates for Psychedelic Therapy for Veterans Amid Legislative Challenges in Missouri
Trump is pushing psychedelic therapy for veterans — but red states can't keep up
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Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has been a proponent of psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans with PTSD. Despite strong support in the House, his legislation stalled in the Senate. Trump's recent executive order aims to accelerate clinical trials for such therapies, but Missouri risks missing out on federal funding and research opportunities.
- 01Rep. Dave Griffith has advocated for psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans, but his bill stalled in Missouri's Senate.
- 02Trump's executive order allocates at least $50 million to support state programs for psychedelic drug research.
- 03The VA is conducting 19 active clinical trials on psychedelic therapies, including a new trial on MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD.
- 04The veteran suicide rate is over twice that of the non-veteran population, highlighting the urgent need for innovative mental health treatments.
- 05Local veterans are pushing for Missouri to participate in federal clinical trials to improve mental health care.
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Missouri state Rep. Dave Griffith has dedicated five years to promoting psychedelic-assisted therapy for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Despite overwhelming support in the House, his proposed legislation stalled in the Missouri Senate. Griffith expressed disappointment as he prepares to leave office, emphasizing the importance of this therapy for veterans. In April, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research into psychedelic treatments, allocating at least $50 million for state programs. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a new clinical trial on MDMA-assisted therapy, which will enroll around 80 veterans. This trial is part of a broader effort, with the VA involved in 19 active trials focused on psychedelic therapies, supported by over $23 million in funding. Local veterans like John Grady are advocating for Missouri to join these initiatives, citing the high veteran suicide rate as a critical issue that needs urgent attention and innovative solutions.
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The lack of legislative progress on psychedelic therapy in Missouri could prevent veterans from accessing innovative mental health treatments.
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