From Shock to Awe

How do we heal our deepest wounds? Two combat veterans, suffering from severe trauma, abandon pharmaceuticals in order to seek healing through psychedelic medicines. Recent scientific research has shown that these substances can help people to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Beyond the personal stories, From Shock to Awe raises fundamental questions about war, the pharmaceutical industry, and the US legal system.

• post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
• war veteran
• ayahuasca
• iraq war veteran
• military police
• healing process
• military veteran
• traditional medicine
• afghanistan veteran
• gulf war veteran
• army veteran
• military spouse