Psychedelics Enhance Mental Health and Cognition in Special Ops Veterans: A Breakthrough Study

November 23rd, 2023

By John Patterson

Staff Writer for Wake Up World

How Ibogaine Hydrochloride and 5-MeO-DMT Show Promise in Treating PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury

In a ground breaking analysis, it has been revealed that psychedelics can be a ray of hope for U.S. special operations forces veterans who have long grappled with debilitating mental health issues, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cognitive impairment linked to traumatic brain injury. The study, led by researchers from The Ohio State University, showcases the profound impact of a novel treatment approach using the psychedelic substances ibogaine hydrochloride and 5-MeO-DMT, found to alleviate depression, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties in these veterans.

The Psychedelic Solution

The treatment protocol involved a combination of ibogaine hydrochloride, derived from the West African shrub iboga, and 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic substance secreted by the Colorado River toad. While both of these substances are categorized as Schedule I drugs under the U.S. Controlled Substances Act, this study highlights their potential to revolutionize mental health treatment.

Alan Davis, lead author and associate professor at Ohio State’s Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education (CPDRE), emphasized the unique challenges faced by special operations forces veterans. “This build-up of exposure to these difficulties seems to produce a cluster of challenges that include traumatic brain injury, which we know predisposes people to mental health problems,” he said.

Unforeseen Cognitive Improvements

One of the most striking results of this study was the unexpected improvement in cognitive functioning linked to traumatic brain injury. Many of the veterans who participated in the clinic’s retreat program had experienced head injuries during their service, leading to problems such as memory loss, irritability, sleep disturbances, and tinnitus. The study found that a single oral dose of ibogaine hydrochloride and incremental inhalation doses of 5-MeO-DMT led to significant improvements in cognitive functioning among the veterans.

The study, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, underlines the groundbreaking potential of psychedelics in treating complex psychiatric symptoms, particularly in a population exposed to repeated traumatic events as part of their duty.

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