The American Alternative Care Policy Network has launched its Veterans Equal Access Initiative and formally endorsed federal legislation that would restore equal healthcare access for veterans by allowing VA physicians to discuss and recommend medical cannabis where permitted by state law.

Originally published in the Hartford Courant, this op-ed examines Connecticut's Public Act 26-108 and its implications for psychedelic-assisted therapy, evidence-based healthcare innovation, and patient access.

As a healthcare professional working directly with patients, Jonathan "Gio" Stelly argues that Congress should delay the November 12 restrictions on hemp-derived THC beverages and instead pursue a regulatory framework grounded in science, consumer safety, and patient access.

New discoveries are reshaping scientific understanding of psychedelic compounds and their potential role in treating mental health conditions. The Atlantic explores the research driving this rapidly evolving field.