Ibogaine: Suppressed Addiction Cure or Just Hype?

Ibogaine, a powerful hallucinogen derived from the Iboga plant, is illegal in the United States but has been used in other countries to treat addiction. According to patient and provider sources, treatment typically involves 1–3 administrations. Farhad Garda of Ibogaine Therapy House in South Africa states that ibogaine's ability to interrupt the addiction cycle is beyond question. Ibogaine Pharma Ltd describes it as a new therapy for chemical dependence that eliminates physical withdrawal signs and interrupts drug craving behavior, acting as both a therapeutic and psychoactive addiction-breaker for drug and alcohol addictions.

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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com Ibogaine, illegal in United States, has been used for years in other countries.It is a compound derived from the Iboga plant and is a very powerful hallucinogen.It is described as a journey inside one’s mind where thoughts are clear to the addicted client.It is used on average of 1-3 times in the course of Ibogaine treatment according to patient and provider sources. Farhad Garda, owner of Ibogaine Therapy House in Za, South Africa commented “I have been administering Ibogaine for 6 years. Its ability to “interrupt” the addiction cycle is beyond question.” On its Linked In site, pharmaceutical distributor, Ibogaine Pharma Ltd notes “Ibogaine is a new therapy for chemical dependence that eliminates physical withdrawal signs and interrupts drug craving behavior. It is both a therapeutic and psychoactive addiction-breaker. It helps in breaking both drug and alcohol addictions.” The Cross Section of Addiction and Politics