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Psychedelic Salvation: Could Ibogaine be the cure for drug addiction?


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Originally Published: 08/06/2014

Post Date: 08/15/2014

by Coconuts TV | Barbara Woolsey


Summary/Abstract

Ibogaine a psychedelic substance derived from the Iboga Root is a Schedule I substance in the US is used in many countries to treat Heroin addiction. It has been documented to eliminate craving and withdrawal symptom for those undergoing treatment. It could perhaps be labelled the magic bullet for opiate addition yet the FDA and the government have blocked clinical trials. Follow the money on this one?

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It's a radical and even dangerous treatment, but some believe it's the only effective cure for serious drug addiction. Ibogaine, a hallucinogen made from the African iboga root, is said to eradicate drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, crack and even heroin. Coconuts TV traveled to the Thai island of Koh Phangan to follow two addicts undergoing ibogaine treatments and see what this psychedelic plant medicine is really capable of.

For more of our host Barbara Woolsey's work, go to: www.facebook.com/barbarawoolsey

Additional Credits:
Footage from "Ibogaine - Rite of Passage" by ICEERS
Title visuals by Color Trips Animation LLC (http://hdcolors.com)
Sponsorship of Broc's treatment by Ibogaine Thailand (http://ibogainethailand.net)


Published on Aug 6, 2014 It's a radical and even dangerous treatment, but some believe it's the only effective cure for serious drug addiction. Ibogaine, a hallucinogen made from the African iboga root, is said to eradicate drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, crack and even heroin. Coconuts TV traveled to the Thai island of Koh Phangan to follow two addicts undergoing ibogaine treatments and see what this psychedelic plant medicine is really capable of. For more of our host Barbara Woolsey's work, go to: www.facebook.com/barbarawoolsey Additional Credits: Footage from "Ibogaine - Rite of Passage" by ICEERS Title visuals by Color Trips Animation LLC (http://hdcolors.com) Sponsorship of Broc's treatment by Ibogaine Thailand (http://ibogainethailand.net)


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