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Why veterans want looser research restrictions on psychedelics and marijuana

President Trump has made two moves in the past week that could change how we treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Here & Now‘s Anthony Brooks speaks with Marine Corps veteran Cole Lyle of the American Legion about why he’s advocating for loosening research restrictions around psychedelics and medical marijuana.

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