What does the future look like for veterans recovering after wartime? We investigate promising new approaches to veteran care, including MDMA-assisted therapy, and how these may impact the future for struggling veterans. There is always hope for recovery.

There is a long and complicated history linking international conflict and substance use. During war, drug use by soldiers was encouraged by government and country leaders, leaving many veterans facing serious problems with addiction on top of post-war trauma. In this series, we explore why drugs and war have such a strong connection, what this means in today’s world, and what the future looks like for veteran treatment and recovery. With the deadly opioid crisis lingering over the country and PTSD Awareness month coming up, it’s more important than ever to understand the impact that war can have on drug use and addiction, and how researchers are actively looking for ways to help veterans heal from their trauma.

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