Expanding Veterans’ Access to Emerging Treatments Act directs VA to create a research program for veterans with unmet medical needs.
Expanding Veterans’ Access to Emerging Treatments Act mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish an investigational research and extended access treatment program for veterans diagnosed with conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, and substance use disorders. The program will utilize innovative treatments and emerging therapies, including psychedelic- and entactogenic-assisted therapies. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will develop a compassionate or extended access protocol for veterans to participate in clinical trials or gain access to these treatments.
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