Subjective ibogaine experiences across intersecting social-ecological dimensions
Journal of Psychedelic Studies May 31, 2024 Evan E. Ozmat, Alicia K. Mcdonough, Guy M. Ladouceur et al. 4 citations
People who received ibogaine treatment for addiction reported reduced cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and addiction severity. The drug's psychedelic, dream-like experiences prompted personal insight into their addictions and supported recovery. Participants often sought ibogaine after exhausting other treatments. Disclosing their ibogaine experiences to professional and non-professional supporters was important for recovery. Despite prior negative encounters with behavioral health systems, most participants later sought mental health professional support. These intersecting individual, interpersonal, and health-system experiences had an enduring impact on addiction recovery.