He was trying his best to vibe with the meditative music — a pan-like flute played over soft drumming and the whirring of Tibetan sound bowls — coming from a group of alternative health practitioners sitting cross-legged on the tile floor. The treatment center in which he stood specialized in the use of the psychedelics: ibogaine, a psychoactive compound found in the bark of an African shrub; and 5-MeO-DMT, a psychedelic secreted by toads. Shipley has since met with government officials and politicians to lobby for the legalization of the drugs he believes can help improve the mental health of veterans and reduce the number of casualties from suicide.
Author: Colin Warren-hicks
Published at: 2025-12-14 20:05:29
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