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3.8K views · 80 reactions | There's growing evidence that ibogaine, a powerful psychedelic, may help treat opioid addiction, traumatic brain injuries, and even depression. But it can be dangerous too — including side effects like cardiac arrest and death. | NOVA l PBS | Facebook

Ibogaine stands apart in the world of psychedelic treatments. Unlike other psychedelic substances, ibogaine, an alkaloid derived from African root bark, has the unique ability to reverse physiological dependence on opioids and other drugs, restoring the body’s balance after years of addiction. It interacts with various receptor systems in the brain, including NMDA receptors, opioid receptors, and serotonin transporters. According to Dr. Dalibor Sames, professor of chemistry at Columbia Universit

What does the 8-12 hour ibogaine experience feel like? 💫 The first 4- 6 hours is the visionary phase and the second phase — known as the introspective phase — lasts about 6 - 8 hours. In the visionary phase, you may experience a oneiric, lucid dream state that can include visions, images, memories, premonitions, insights, sounds, kinesthetic sensations, and general stimuli that are beyond one’s normal experience. In the introspective stage, you will still be under the influence of medicine, but