Last December, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the first study on MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder among veterans.
VA researchers will evaluate the potential MDMA-assisted treatment option for veterans with both PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Participants will receive psychotherapy enhanced by MDMA, a psychedelic compound believed to increase emotional openness, reduce fear and promote introspection during therapy sessions.
Psychedelic drugs are a class of organically and synthetically produced substances that alter consciousness or awareness. Veterans should always consult their health care provider before making any treatment decisions and should never self-medicate with psychedelics or any other unprescribed substances.
DAV members have approved a resolution to support legislation directing the VA to research psychedelics and, if it finds these substances effective for therapy, make treatments available for veterans with mental health conditions and traumatic brain injury.
Contact your nearest DAV office. They will help you file a claim and stick with you all through the process, because no veteran should have to go at it alone.
DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans.
The reasons are as individual as our members. Some join for the fellowship at our more than 1,200 local chapters. Some for the inspiring national events. Others for opportunities to serve their fellow veterans and their families. And many join to continue the fight to support the rights and benefits of all veterans. DAV understands the needs of veterans because we are veterans—1 million strong. We invite you to join our cause.
As Veterans Day approaches, there’s still time to give back to those who served.
Through Nov. 30, customers at Cumberland Farms (formerly EG America) stores and its brand-family locations can choose to donate $1, $5 or another designated amount at the register.
The next time you stop in, consider adding a donation to support DAV’s mission. ...
You finished the 5K. Now show us what it looked like through your eyes. 📸
Maybe it was the moment you crossed the finish line. Maybe it was the veteran you carried in your heart. Maybe it was your dog, your team, the Cincinnati skyline or the people who cheered you on. Whatever your DAV 5K looked like, we want to see it.
Submit your photos by the end of Veterans Day—Tuesday, Nov. 11—for a chance to be included in the DAV 5K Photo Contest.
Categories include: 🇺🇸 Most Patriotic 📍 Most Unique Course/Landmark 🐾 Furry Friend Award 🏁 Best Finish Line Photo 👥 Best Corporate Team 🏢 Best Cincinnati Photo
Whether you participated in Cincinnati or completed the Virtual DAV 5K from somewhere around the world, your story is part of this community.
Get submission details at support.dav.org/PHOTOCONTEST. ...
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also come with challenges that are difficult to navigate alone. Caregivers deserve support, resources and opportunities to connect with people who understand their journey.
Join DAV at our National Headquarters for Navigating the Caregiver Journey: Tools, Tips and Lunch, an in-person event designed to help caregivers discover valuable resources, explore available support services and learn about tools that can make their caregiving journey a little easier.
Representatives from local and national organizations will be available to share information about resources and services for caregivers, including support related to aging, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, mental health, wellness and more.
Event Details 📅 Monday, November 16, 2026 🕙 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ET 📍 DAV National Headquarters 860 Dolwick Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018
What to Know Before You Go -This in person event is free to attend. -Registration is limited to the first 75 caregivers. -Please RSVP by November 9, 2026. -This event is intended for caregivers.
You spend so much time caring for others. Take some time to connect with resources, explore support options and invest in your own well-being.
National Commander John Donovan and leadership from DAV Washington Headquarters met with Sen. John Boozman to discuss how we can continue working together through the remaining 119th Congress and our priorities moving forward in the upcoming 120th Congress. ...
Last December, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the first study on MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder among veterans.
