Jacksonville Army veteran shot 11 times in Afghanistan, fights for access to psychedelic PTSD treatment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient survived being shot 11 times in Afghanistan. Now, he’s fighting a battle no one can see.

Cody Nusbaum endured hundreds of treatments and surgeries after being ambushed in 2011. While his physical wounds have healed, he continues to battle post-traumatic stress disorder — and is now exploring alternative treatments that aren’t yet legal in the United States.

Nusbaum recalled the moment his life changed forever…

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