The article summarizes the new Netflix documentary "In Waves and War," which details the experiences of three Navy SEALs—Marcus Capone, D.J. Shipley, and Matty Roberts—who found relief from severe trauma and mental health issues through psychedelic treatments in Mexico after conventional VA-recommended therapies failed. The therapies, which utilize ibogaine and DMT (Schedule I drugs in the US), have been extraordinarily effective for Capone and others. Capone and his wife, Amber, founded the nonprofit VETS (Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions) to fund these treatments for other veterans. The piece notes the growing "psychedelic renaissance," with the Department of Veterans Affairs recently announcing its first studies on psychedelic-assisted therapy since the 1960s.

New Netflix Documentary Explores Psychedelics Helping Veterans Heal Trauma

Nov 16, 2025

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Marijuana Moment

The new Netflix documentary In Waves and War is shining a bright light on the powerful potential of psychedelic medicine for healing deep-seated trauma. The film follows three Navy SEALs who, after finding no relief through standard VA treatments, traveled to Mexico to try ibogaine and DMT. The results were life-changing, helping them find peace where traditional pills and talk therapy failed. This led to the creation of the nonprofit VETS, which has already helped over 1,000 veterans access these treatments, though the demand is still massive.

For the cannabis and plant medicine community, this is a huge win. It’s heartening to see the "psychedelic renaissance" move from the fringes into mainstream conversations, especially with the VA finally launching its own studies into MDMA and psilocybin. When heroes like these SEALs share their success, it breaks down the stigma for everyone. This matters because as veteran-led advocacy opens legal doors, it paves the way for wider community access to natural alternatives that actually get to the root of the problem.