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Health● Low35m ago · Nov 12, 2026, 9:58 PM

WATCH: Trump administration officials announce PTSD research funding for psychedelic drug ibogaine

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from PBS NewsHour · United States · North America

Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers and podcasters aligned with President Donald Trump.

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