Iraq Veteran Recounts Psychedelic Therapy After Trauma

[@sharlagardner]

What a wonderful way to utilize his skills. Respect. Great insights on his own trauma and the trauma of non veterans.

[@chrisulmer694]

*As someone who has done MDMA, this is not surprising to me at all. MDMA (also known as “Molly” or “Ecstasy”) is a deeply spiritual drug which has PROFOUND impact on anyone. I also dare say that if MDMA were suddenly wide spread among all cultures around the world (including especially among leaders), it would have a DRAMATIC impact on solving a whole lot of the world’s problems, very quickly.*

[@threeofeight197]

idk if our leaders could handle that kind of look into their own minds. They should do it tho.

[@JL-gt1kc]

Please be careful with spreading terminology. MDMA is MDMA only. Molly, X, other names are often laced with any number of other things that can be poisonous or lethal.

[@virtual-adam]

Decent street MDMA is therapeutic, but not as therapeutic as the clean stuff he would have had.

[@hellacooook]

once all law enforcement and first responders use mdma therapeutically, much of the brutality resolves. give mdma time to help create peaceful society

[@threeofeight197]

The addiction recovery industry really doesn't want this to be a thing. Psychedelics are really good for treating addiction if used properly.

[@ericholdsworth6611]

The entire addiction business is a complete scam, trust me.

[@danboyd6180]

Nailed it

[@IAintTheDaddyMaury]

OMG! So happy for Jon, we’re Facebook friends and he’s been on this fight consistently for a while now! WAY TO GO!! 🤙🏿💪🏿🙌🏿

[@adinahaun6001]

What a great story! So glad he found this help and I support the spread of this therapy to all people who need this immediately!

[@Combaticus]

Wow that was hard to hear, the man made five attempts on his own life. I'm so glad he got help and is helping others get better

[@mikeswingle8218]

I personally did MDMA a couple weeks ago at a music fest in DC and it revitalized my life and motivated me to get focused again professionally and as a parent and a husband. Not to say I am not a good father, husband or a hard worker (I've worked full time since I was 18), but it made me think harder how some of my reactions/impatience to my kids could be improved and how much better I could be doing as a provider. But like Ryan said it brings out so much more empathy for everything and really makes you think about things you may not on a normal day. That being said, it's not something i'd do on a regular basis, but certainly can have benefits if not abused.

[@dark-boson3697]

Amazing guest with a wealth of experience to share with us! Great segment guys 👍

[@albert.robles7]

I've heard so many good things about Psychedelics especially the magic mushrooms and it's health benefits, I also heard it helps one get through addiction and depression. Am just wondering where to purchase cause I'll love to give it a try

[@trevornelson61]

Wanna try, but keep being told I can’t do it alone for the first time but I’d literally be so much more comfortable alone

[@userconspiracynut]

[hilary_chase1] ships Psychedelics

[@ugmiles.]

@@userconspiracynut is he on IG or what?

[@lopeztwinjason]

when i tried shrooms i ate way more than i should of because i thought they wouldn’t work and then my face got numb and i threw up shrooms and my friend was laughing but trying to comfort me and the bathroom lights were flickering cuz they were old and i had to go home

[@userconspiracynut]

@@ugmiles. yeah, He has variety of stuffs like mushrooms, LSD, DMT even the chocolate bars

[@gigaman6]

This is absolutely fantastic. Well done, Ryan and Emily.

[@adinahaun6001]

In my Buddhist studies this sounds like a shift from self cherishing to cherishing others, the true source of our happiness. All the best to this admirable guest, forever!

[@fluffypineapples8852]

I can't find a source anywhere for any good psychedelics in my area, I suffer some pretty bad depression and i got a chance to try K and man it was a miracle substance, I felt free,the only high or euphoria was from the relief of my vices being released, that's exactly what it did

[@sebastianfelipe515]

Mushroom completely turned my life around and my anxiety and panic attack disappeared and my personality changed into a much more generous loving person

[@johnkeleher5563]

Check (doctor_mckenzie). Alexander He's got psych's**

[@annamason3087]

I had 3.5 grams dried lemon tek most beautiful experience ever!!

[@sebastianfelipe515]

@@johnkeleher5563 Is he on on Instagram or what?

[@lisadavidson1523]

All the problems that these compounds can help solve, and the potential for peace they have.

[@souljahroch2519]

The VA needs holistic change. They kept me strung out on pharmaceuticals for a dozen years that I will never get back for issues that were far better treated with caffeine, & cannabis. Legalize it!!!✊ Destigmatize it✌

[@jonloomis5210]

From my perspective as a veteran and a person who has been on various medications for over the last decade, it is hearing the stories of how effective MDMA and psilocybin have been for people. How many people have ever said "Oh I took this antidepressant for a few months and it changed my life forever!" Maybe in a commercial you would hear that from a paid actor followed by a list of side effects, whereas the people telling me of their experiences in these trials are not paid actors. While currently available therapeutic drugs can nullify/reduce certain feelings (I recall my first time on such things, was interesting that I could not think anything negative for the first few days), symptom management is not the same as symptom resolution. Resolution in some areas it what it sounds like these trials have given to many participants, so I have been following it for several years now with interest.

[@outlawthree6576]

Delta8 gummies helps for me. Cbd shops have them.

[@emilysolidarity8579]

Need more interviews like these!

[@oleand14]

Paracrew is endlessly greatful for u!🙏❤️

[@Unclejamsarmy]

Amazing guest, what an interesting guy. The data on MDMA for PTSD is crazy - like as close to a miracle cure as exists in the real world for something that historically has been super hard to treat

[@virtual-adam]

Last I read it was about 67% success rate, very helpful drug.

[@canadianroots7681]

Five suicide attempts before he got mental health care!?! That's unexcusable!

[@jmlubecky]

2 were before I had ongoing mental health care. 3 after. I did go to an ER prior to my first attempt.

[@virtual-adam]

@@jmlubeckyGlad it worked for you man 🙂I took some very pure stuff in the late 90's and knew then it would be great for therapy as there was no rough/uncomfortable after effect. All the other stuff I ever had was good but I felt a bit poisoned afterwards from the impurities and it kinda ruins the benefits of the experience a bit.

[@meejaym-y4852]

Great guest and segment. Thank you so much for your interest in this subject.

[@imtryinghere1]

Mr. Lubecky represents the best of humanity to triumph over their demons and come out the other side. His willingness to share his experience is of tremendous benefit.

[@PaulaReverbel]

He got home from war in 2006 and was only given weekly therapy sessions in November of 2013, after FIVE suicide attempts! Wow, the institutions are really failing these people.

[@justinalvarado7351]

Mountain biking, Natural occurring things like THC, Psilocybin, Mescaline, Kombo, DMT, Ayahuasca combined with therapy's like EMDR and DBT-CBT, Mindfulness training helped me. I didn't want to go down MDMA road because, I used MDMA in an abusive way as a teen. I liked it too much and that scares me. I keep my distance these days.

[@wabbitnred3609]

Thank you Jon!

[@audreydupuy2628]

So brave to speak so candidly about his experience!

[@MrDannyHeim]

way-to-go dude

[@ghostgoodall7484]

All drug prohibition should be ended. The war on drugs has caused more damage than drugs ever could.

[@kevinepley206]

MDMA is pretty great. Psilocybin is also wonderful.

[@lernen.ohne.angst.official2737]

It's so wild how this drug has come so far since the late 1980's. It certainly does give you unique perspectives.

[@timofeygrebenyuk9689]

Amazing episode

[@threeofeight197]

Ryan is the most under the radar hippie ever lol. I think this explains his look, its like he is trying to dress like a square but doesn't really get it. haha. I mean this affectionately, I too struggle to look normal at work.

[@Shade7x]

I've long maintained that Ryan is secretly the coolest Rising host with a great square facade.

[@mikecorbeil]

Thank you both, _The Hill_ team, and Jon. It was very interesting to listen to Jon and I wish him well.

[@jeffreysweet3458]

Please get your hands on fentanyl test kits if you choose to go your own route with street MDMA. Stay alert, stay alive.

[@naasking]

Of course law enforcement is against normalizing psychedelics.🙄

[@johnkeleher5563]

I've heard so many wonderful things about magic mushrooms but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[@evelynbecker4916]

I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip

[@joachimlunares4871]

I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it

[@fluffypineapples8852]

Mushrooms aren't like acid. You don't hallucinate, you just see some colors, and things move. I've never heard of anyone having a bad trip on shrooms.

[@freddonovan2978]

( doctor_ spores) Got psych's*

[@evelynbecker4916]

This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?

[@prestonmiller8485]

WOW! What an amazing story!

[@studlyasianmatt2440]

Everyone should try psychedelics at least one in their life

[@mekman4]

Great Stuff!

[@jacobjones8247]

No S this was a thing shown on an episode of seal team. Treating ptsd with psychedelics

[@thedailydao]

The reason why the US military's research on PTSD prevention in soldiers at risk (using a stat dose of MDA within 48 hours of exposure) remains under embargo while their servicemen keep developing PTSD is a travesty. The best treatment for PTSD is to prevent it? The opportunity is sadly lost on the millions of Ukraine civilians fleeing for their lives and those who stayed to defend their country, only to see it razed to the ground. The cost of war is not accounted in the human suffering and adversity that will plague us all for decades to come.

[@stephenstewart9543]

I JUST SIGNED UP FOR A TRIAL IN SAN FRANCISCO. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS.

[@doc_1812]

Curious to know: how did he know he was receiving MDMA in a double-blind RCT? 🤔

[@jmlubecky]

I didn’t until they broke the blind towards the end.

[@Shade7x]

How are you going to do a blind trial of a psychedelic? It would be pretty obvious if you're in the placebo group when you're not tripping/rolling.

[@doc_1812]

@@jmlubecky Oh! Thanks for clarifying. This was a great segment. Do you know what the control group received?

[@jmlubecky]

@@doc_1812 I’m not entirely sure, I’m not a scientist, I believe B12 or B12 + something. Also, I had never done MDMA or anything but cannabis so I didn’t know what to expect.

[@doc_1812]

@@jmlubecky Hmm, I tried looking up the trial but couldn't find out. B12 doesn't sound right; any new treatment is usually compared with the current gold standard. Thank you anyway. I appreciate your vulnerability here in speaking so frankly and facing your trauma. There's also some evidence for preemptive low dose opioids immediately after a trauma to prevent PTSD from developing.

[@stephanl2409]

jeez this a good news channel!

[@ClawsNGloves]

Respect guys.

[@felixgonzalez7642]

Agriculture is the best medicine to cure depression on veterans the take care of animals help me a lot, better than any drugs.

[@jg5875]

MDMA is a party setting won’t work. Has to be therapist-led. Also recommend ayahuasca (has DMT) …nothing “fun” about it but it tends to be more effective and lasting.

[@N3xus_6]

lol...THIS IS 2022, this is not news, all the Vets who attended Woodstock don't suffer PTSD let alone all the Vets who attended Coachella.

[@virtual-adam]

Decent street MDMA is therapeutic, but not as therapeutic as the clean stuff he would have had.

[@blacksheep5259]

If we had a world not run by psychopaths we wouldnt need MDMA. And yes i have done plenty of MDMA in my time so im not adverse to it.

[@counterculturevulture1917]

I wonder if this can also help with chronic pain 🤔

[@user-vg7zv5us5r]

8:12 After consumption of psychedelic drugs there is a possibility of forced repeat of intoxicated state into your perseptual field. Wasn't anybody's experience triggered by the look of newsachor's neck tie?)

[@hidesinlonggrass3229]

Give them guns... traumatize them... give them psychedelics... what could go wrong? I wish them well, but something seems off

[@johnnyludlow2822]

I took that much MDMA that it gave me PTSD

[@paulsansonetti7410]

lay off the xanny bars homie, im falling asleep from boredom

[@paulsansonetti7410]

he must still have trauma if hes supporting Ukraine

[@themissmay]

Lol Happy Friday!!!

[@punapeter]

Oh gee, so WHAT IS NEWS? We've used buds to cure everything for decades. MMDM was another designer drug made by Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. M$M is always late to the table.

[@EpicWinz]

MDMA is penicillin for the soul....

[@ginsengaddict]

Commenting to get the video mroe views.

[@johnpagoto1054]

DMT and shrooms

[@punapeter]

When I went to Europe I saw how dogs go ANYWHERE in France. Restaurants, theaters, beach, bars whatever. So I flew back to the states to GET my dog and bring him back to Europe with me for the summer. This guy is NO ONE I'd take any advice from. I never put a loaded gun to my head or slit my wrists. He should have taken drugs BEFORE he thought about participating in a war. Cannon fodder fools.

[@christopherhorn1161]

Hug your puppy, you are way to angry.

[@jstreets1983]

Change that veteran to war monger.

[@jstreets1983]

@Gretchen K. I call it as I see it, deal with it.