A history and future of psychedelics: The case of the Canadian military
Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health December 1, 2023 Erika Dyck, Gregory P. Marchildon
The historical link between psychedelic drugs and the military is often seen as drug misuse or as contributing to anti-war sentiment. However, recent clinical evidence suggests these cultural associations may obscure the potential of psychedelic treatments for disorders common among military personnel, such as posttraumatic stress disorder. This article provides a historical overview of psychedelics and their association with anti-war activism, alongside the clinical recognition of mental disorders in the military, which has led to a reimagining of the relationship between psychedelics and mental illness within the military.