ibogaine, Trump and psychedelics
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At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., referred to ibogaine as the most promising treatment for PTSD and depression “that anybody’s ever seen.” Does the science hold that up?
Podcaster Joe Rogan claimed the psychedelic drug ibogaine cured opioid addiction in 80% of the people who took one dose. PolitiFact looked at whether those effectiveness claims are accurate.
Ibogaine 4 things to know covers its effects, history, risks, and current clinical research for substance use and mental health disorders.
President Trump recently signed an executive order fast tracking FDA review of the drug ibogaine and expanding access to it. But do you know what it is?
Trump said on Saturday the directive would “dramatically accelerate” access to research and potential treatments.
Studies show that ibogaine can be effective for short-term opioid addiction treatment, especially reducing drug cravings and some withdrawal symptoms.
Military veterans may eventually see newer forms of mental health relief by way of treatments being greenlighted by the president himself.
Texas is leading the charge to turn an African psychedelic into a life-saving drug. But will iboga’s historic stewards get a cut?
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A Texas hallucinogen hub? $100 million for ibogaine testing brings leading firm to Austin
President Donald Trump and Texas lawmakers set aside $100 million for research into a hallucinogen called ibogaine, prompting leading firm Beond to relocate to Austin.