What is ibogaine, and what does it treat?

What is ibogaine, and what does it treat?

(CNN) — Ibogaine, a psychoactive compound made from the roots of an African shrub, has been gaining popularity as a treatment for opioid and cocaine addiction. There is a new emphasis on research into ibogaine, although it is currently illegal…

Ibogaine Research Fuels Hope for Addiction Care, but Experts Warn of Fatal Risks

As interest in psychedelic therapies spreads beyond research settings, specialists caution that ibogaine remains experimental and may pose life-threatening cardiac dangers when used without medical supervision A renewed wave of interest in psychedelic therapies is putting ibogaine back in the spotlight, driven by research exploring its potential role in addiction treatment and post-traumatic stress disorders. […]