Why veterans want looser research restrictions on psychedelics and marijuana

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published April 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT

President Trump has made two moves in the past week that could change how we treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Here & Now‘s Anthony Brooks speaks with Marine Corps veteran Cole Lyle of the American Legion about why he’s advocating for loosening research restrictions around psychedelics and medical marijuana.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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