""The PTSD, the depression, the hyper vigilance no longer affected me to the same degree... I thought psychedelics could help prevent more deaths.""
""I have always heard the argument of, Well, just wait because otherwise, if something bad happens, then it's going to mess up the whole system... I haven't seen that. I think something bad is already happening with veterans because they are taking their own lives.""
After multiple combat deployments, Jesse Gould developed PTSD and sought alternatives to medication. He found relief through ayahuasca in Peru, leading him to establish Heroic Hearts Project, which offers retreats for veterans to use psychedelics. The potential benefits of psilocybin have gained attention, with several states legalizing it for therapeutic use. Despite concerns about safety and FDA approval, Gould emphasizes the urgency of addressing veteran suicides, arguing that the current situation is dire and requires immediate action.
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