Psychedelics and Combat: History and Controversy

This chapter explores the implications of a $27 million grant for the University of North Carolina, focusing on non-psychedelic compounds for treating PTSD in soldiers. The discussion spans historical uses of psychedelics in combat, the controversial case of ibogaine advocacy, and the use of stimulants like Captagon among soldiers. Additionally, it examines the broader narrative of drug use in military contexts and the evolving prescription culture around amphetamines.

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