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Sunday, April 19, 2026

Trump Orders Federal Push to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Research
Top StoryApr 19

Trump Orders Federal Push to Fast-Track Psychedelic Drug Research

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday directing federal agencies to accelerate research into psychedelic treatments for serious mental illness, including PTSD and depression. The order allocates $50 million in federal matching funds for state research initiatives and establishes new pathways for patients to access experimental psychedelic drugs.

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