Michigan Resolution: Veterans Across the United States Should Have Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Michigan lawmakers passed a bicameral resolution approved by the state House of Representatives in June and the Senate on September 6, urging Congress, the Department of Defense (DoD ) and the VA to prioritize research and funding. on “non-technological treatment options” for service members and veterans suffering psychological trauma from military service, Ben Adlin reported for Marijuana Moment.

Copies of the resolution will be sent to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, the Chairman and ranking members of the VA and Armed Services Committees as well as to members of Michigan's congressional delegation.

Priority treatment options include psychedelics. Resolution 5 explains that their controlled use in clinical settings, along with other treatment approaches, including buddy programs, outdoor therapy, and easier access to service animals, "have shown promise in helping veterans improve their mental health and find a new normal while dealing with mental health issues. with the invisible wounds of war and service. »

When the measure passed the House, its introductory sponsor, Rep. Jennifer Conlin, said: “It is so important that we provide veterans with the support they need. need and deserve,” adding that there are “so many options available right now” to improve the mental health of this population.

In June, Conlin thanked veterans and advocates who have expressed the need for better mental health resources for veterans.

Michigan ranks 11th among U.S. states in veteran population, with more than 550,000 in 2021. Between 2016 and 2020, 882 Michigan veterans are estimated to have committed suicide . As such, “the need to address veterans’ mental health is of paramount importance in Michigan,” the document states.

The state has not yet approved any measures to legalize psychedelics. Nonetheless, several local decriminalization resolutions have been passed for naturally occurring psychoactive substances in Ferndale, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Hazel Park.

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