We are joined by Jonathan Lubecky. Jonathan served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999. Following the tragedy on 9/11, Jonathan joined the North Carolina National Guard and was deployed to Iraq. Upon returning home, Jonathan started experiencing nightmares and flashbacks. He developed a crippling PTSD, which was complicated by his head trauma is PTSD culminated in five suicide attempts. That should have been successful after it's final suicide attempt with nothing left to lose. He enrolled in experimental MDMA therapy. The treatment eliminated his suicidal ideation reduced his PTSD by 50% and his depression by 70%. Currently, Jonathan is the MAPS veteran and government affairs liaison.
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)
Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
Show Notes:
(00:07:35) Jonathan's Military Background
(00:09:29) PTSD and Trauma
(00:11:53) The symptoms keep you alive in a combat zone
(00:13:32) A sense of community coming home
(00:15:39) Being praised for service
(00:19:07) An alternative to praise for service?
(00:20:45) The Homecoming
(00:24:42)Trauma and access to support
(00:27:17) Healing mental injuries
(00:31:13) How Jonathan got involved with the trial
(00:34:31) The Experience of MDMA Therapy
(00:38:21) Portraying PTSD in pop culture
(00:41:01) How trauma is transmitted in families
(00:42:24) What if MDMA Therapy was normalized sooner?
(00:45:59) Bringing people together
(00:51:43) The Stigma around psychedelics and new uses
(00:53:30) MAPS Capstone Challenge
(00:56:02) Closing thoughts and connecting with Jonathan
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