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Trump administration will fund new research on controversial psychedelic drug ibogaine

Headline from MedicalXpress, from the development of Nov 12, 2026

Newest development Nov 13, 2026 · 2 reportsFederal government funds U.S. ibogaine research to treat veteran PTSD and addiction

Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers and podcasters aligned with President Donald Trump.

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    Trump administration will fund new research on controversial psychedelic drug ibogaine

    Headline from MedicalXpress ·

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    Federal government funds U.S. ibogaine research to treat veteran PTSD and addiction

    Headline from FOX 13 Tampa ·

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  1. MedicalXpress

    Trump administration will fund new research on controversial psychedelic drug ibogaine (opens MedicalXpress)

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    MedicalXpress's feed description

    Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers and podcasters aligned with President Donald Trump.

  2. Washington Examiner

    Trump administration fast-tracks ibogaine research for PTSD (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Trump administration announced on Thursday a multi-department investment in fast-tracking research for the psychotropic drug ibogaine to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other serious mental illnesses. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  3. NOTUS

    Trump Administration Will Fund New Research on a Controversial Psychedelic Drug (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his department is awarding funds to prepare for the first U.S. studies of ibogaine for post-traumatic stress disorder.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trump administration officials announce PTSD research funding for psychedelic drug ibogaine (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers and podcasters aligned with President Donald Trump.

  5. PhillyVoice

    Trump administration invests $4.9 million to research psychedelic as PTSD treatment (opens PhillyVoice)

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    PhillyVoice's feed description

    The Trump administration is investing $4.9 million into studying the psychedelic ibogaine as a potential treatment for PTSD and other serious mental health issues. The drug has shown potential, but it also carries risk of abnormal heart rhythms and death.

  6. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Funding secured for drug research (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    WASHINGTON -- Federal officials on Thursday announced new funding to explore the medical potential of ibogaine, a controversial psychedelic drug championed by veterans, conservative lawmakers and podcasters aligned with President Donald Trump.

  7. STAT

    STAT+: HHS plans funding for research into ibogaine for PTSD (opens STAT)

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    STAT's feed description

    The Trump administration will funnel up to $4.9 million into supporting research into ibogaine, a psychedelic that’s drawn interest as a potential treatment for PTSD and addiction.

  8. FOX 13 Tampa

    Federal government funds U.S. ibogaine research to treat veteran PTSD and addiction (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Veterans struggling with PTSD, substance abuse and other disorders could see expanded treatment options after the federal government approved $4.9 million for U.S.-based clinical research on ibogaine. Federal ibogaine research funding Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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