US Political Right Embraces Psychedelic Drug for Veterans

A powerful psychedelic drug is gaining surprising support in the United States. Key conservative figures are now championing it to treat veterans with PTSD. The drug, called ibogaine, comes from a Central African plant. For decades, psychedelics were linked to left-wing, counter-cultural movements. Now, evangelical Christians, Republican governors like Texas's, and wealthy tech investors are promoting ibogaine. They see it as a vital tool, or even a divine gift, for healing military trauma. Some supporters avoid the term "psychedelic" due to its cultural associations. Their focus is strictly on ibogaine's potential medical benefits for veterans.