Canada should be "world leader" on alternative PTSD therapies, veteran says

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A Canadian Forces veteran who served in Afghanistan says Canada should be a "world leader" on alternative therapies for treating veterans' post-traumatic stress disorder and other post-combat trauma, including the use of psychedelics.

Retired MCpl. Gordon Hurley says psychedelic treatments such as ketamine and psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," can give veterans "a breath of relief" from their trauma or addictions, pointing to his own experience, and is calling for further study and coverage for physician-assisted therapies.

Plus, after being injured in Canada's longest and most expensive war effort, Hurley created and fundraised an exhibit to help ensure the efforts of those who served — and the memories those who died — aren't forgotten.

Global's Mercedes Stephenson explains.

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