Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins told Newsmax on Thursday that the Department of Veterans Affairs is pushing forward with psychedelic-assisted therapy, stressing that the goal is not just to manage veterans’ conditions but to heal them completely.

Collins said the VA is investing heavily in psychedelic-assisted therapies with one key goal: finding cures for veterans, not just treatments.

Appearing on “Finnerty,” Collins said the VA is conducting nearly a dozen clinical trials using substances such as MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) in combination with counseling to help veterans suffering from mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

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