Examination of the Phenomenology of the Ibogaine Treatment Experience: Role of Altered States of Consciousness and Psychedelic Experiences.
Journal of psychoactive drugs January 1, 2017 Annamarie Heink, Steve Katsikas, Tiffany Lange-Altman 35 citations
Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive substance, has been reported to have anti-addictive properties that aid in treating substance use disorders. An online survey of 27 individuals who used ibogaine in the past found that they tended to describe thematically similar experiences post-treatment. Using a psychometrically sound measure of altered states of consciousness (5d-ASC), the study found positive correlations between various dimensions of the altered states and treatment outcomes, including ability to make changes in one's life, reduced cravings, and how changed the person was as a result of ibogaine treatment. Generalizability is limited due to high attrition and low sample size.