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- 1ICE bought 6,000 pairs of shock gloves, critics say●# ICE agents bought 6,000 pairs of shock gloves to subdue detainees & protesters. During a MIL exercise:💔PAIN THEY CAUSE
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing criticism over claims it signed a $16.7 million contract for 6,000 pairs of electroshock gloves to subdue detainees and protesters. Posts claim military testing showed the shocks caused severe pain, leaving people debilitated and suffering PTSD, and that ICE leaders were aware of these findings before signing. Critics are demanding accountability over the purchase.
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US Medicine reports that a growing number of military veterans are screening positive for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The finding points to rising mental health needs among former service members and renewed attention on whether Veterans Affairs and related services have the capacity to meet demand for screening, treatment and support.
- 3Veterans report lasting PTSD relief one year after ibogaine treatment▼One year after taking ibogaine, veterans find continued relief from PTSD
A year after undergoing ibogaine treatment, veterans are reporting continued relief from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to Stanford Medicine. The findings point to the psychedelic-derived substance's potential as a long-lasting therapy for PTSD in military veterans, a group with limited treatment options, and are fueling growing interest in psychedelic medicine for trauma-related conditions.