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Ibogaine: A Miracle Psychedelic?

May 21, 2026·49 min·6-min readconversationalscience
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Ibogaine, a psychedelic derived from the African iboga plant, is being promoted as a potential breakthrough treatment for opioid addiction and PTSD, with anecdotal reports of profound therapeutic effects. However, scientific evidence is limited, clinical trials show mixed results, and the

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Meryl Horn

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Wendy ZukermanMeryl HornAlan DavisPaul GlueRhett ChapmanDiane KellyRafael Santos

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AddictionMental HealthNeuroscience

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