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Kennedy Saves the World

Congressman Crenshaw Saves Vets From PTSD

Kennedy Saves the World

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4.5812 Ratings

🗓️ 5 August 2022

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

On this episode, Kennedy sits down with Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to discuss cutting-edge treatment mechanisms for former members of the military who experience trauma-related disorders.    The Congressman explains his advocacy efforts for the effectiveness of psychedelic drugs in treating trauma for armed service members as well as victims of violence and sexual abuse. Later, Congressman Crenshaw weighs in on the importance of promoting new therapy technologies and de-stigmatizing mental health issues in the military to improve the lives of veterans.    Follow Kennedy on Twitter: @KennedyNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Thank you. Welcome to this episode of Kennedy saves the world.

0:35.6

And today, once again, we are tasked with saving service members from post-traumatic stress disorder and pain that is exacerbated by opioids that are forced on them by doctors because the United States government has really limited treatment options for those who have served in the military, particularly in combat.

0:57.9

So we talked a lot on this show about combining psychedelics with therapeutics in a therapeutic setting where trained professionals guide you through your trauma with the help of substances that can

1:13.5

allow you to access parts of your mind and your psyche that you would be incapable of doing

1:18.7

on your own. So it's very hard to freestyle and cure your own brain, but with the help of people who know what they're doing, using, you know,

1:31.1

not even groundbreaking. I mean, you know, these are psychedelics that have been around for a long,

1:35.2

long time, but they have been so stigmatized by culture warriors and people in government that

1:43.0

whatever they were initially designed to do, there has been

1:47.6

massive roadblocks placed in the way for people who really, really need them, who could truly

1:52.7

benefit from them. But luckily, there is an odd coalition, you know, odd political bedfellows who are getting together with good

2:03.4

intentions for the right reasons. And I'm talking about a congressman and congresswoman,

2:10.2

Dan Crenshaw and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. A lot of people may have take issue with AOC's opinions and how she delivers them.

2:21.1

But no matter where you sit on the political spectrum, you are always capable of finding common ground,

2:29.3

even if it's in very specific areas with people whom you might normally disagree with.

2:34.6

And I love seeing these relationships blossom and turn into something that could be truly

2:41.0

helpful and impactful for people who have been underserved, particularly those who have

2:47.1

served and worn the uniform. So joining me today, retired United States Navy SEAL officer

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