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Shea Prueger

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Iboga / Ibogaine

Ibogaine Research Review: Clinical Trials Explained

An Overview of Ibogaine Research Iboga root bark and ibogaine — a complex tryptamine — are both psychoactive and known for their intense dream-like states that occur after ingestion of high doses. In the Western world, ibogaine is most well known for eradicating withdrawal symptoms from opioids such as heroin. Ibogaine was first isolated over […]

By Shea Prueger

10 min read
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PTSD

Why Combat Veterans are Seeking Out Psychedelics for PTSD

Medical Editors: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP and Medical Editor: Hilary Morris, MA, LPC Do psychedelics work for PTSD? What is PTSD? The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) defines post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as being exposed to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence. […]

By Shea Prueger

8 min read
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Iboga / Ibogaine

Ibogaine: A Potential Parkinson’s Treatment?

Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Does Ibogaine work for Parkinson’s Disease? Does Ibogaine work for Parkinson’s Disease? Ibogaine has been used for years in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders, which are often associated with drugs that directly or indirectly increase dopamine. It appears ibogaine can provide a ‘resetting’ effect to mesocortical […]

By Shea Prueger

5 min read
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Addiction

The New Era of Ibogaine Treatment and Opiates: What You Need to Know

Ibogaine for Opioid Addiction Ibogaine and Substance Abuse Disorder Ibogaine is well known for its role in opiate addiction treatment. Ibogaine has been shown to eliminate acute opiate withdrawal symptoms and diminish or eliminate post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) often in a single treatment. Ibogaine is also known for its visionary state. Ibogaine’s dream-like state is […]

By Shea Prueger

11 min read
Ibogaine Risks
Iboga / Ibogaine

Ibogaine: What are the Risks and How do I Stay Safe?

Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq What are the risks of ibogaine treatment? History of Ibogaine Treatment Ibogaine is an alkaloid found in the root bark of the west equatorial Africa perennial shrub, Tabernanthe iboga. The root bark of Tabernanthe iboga has been used for millennia in west Africa, where its use is […]

By Shea Prueger

10 min read
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Iboga / Ibogaine

Maximizing Your Ibogaine Experience

Ibogaine: How to Get the Most Out of Your Experience What is an ibogaine treatment? Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance that causes an intense dream-like journey that can lead to profound physical and psychological changes. It is primarily used to remove withdrawal symptoms and cravings in people struggling with drug abuse. However, people seek out […]

By Shea Prueger

12 min read
Ibogaine 101 Your FAQS
Introduction

Ibogaine 101: Your FAQs Answered

Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Everything you want to know about ibogaine Ibogaine, the indole alkaloid derived from the West African shrub, Tabernanthe iboga is known for its powerful visionary experience and its novel ability to treat substance use. Compared to other psychedelics such as psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA, studies are lacking. […]

By Shea Prueger

13 min read
Choosing Ibogaine Clinic
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Guide to Finding a Safe Ibogaine Center

What to Look for in an Ibogaine Treatment Center The Different Types of Ibogaine Centers Ibogaine is a psychoactive substance, an alkaloid extracted from the root bark of the tabernanthe iboga shrub found in equatorial west Africa. Ibogaine has become a popular alternative to addiction and mental health treatment known for its ability to heal […]

By Shea Prueger

8 min read
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Addiction

Ibogaine Integration and Aftercare for Addiction

How to succeed after ibogaine What is Ibogaine Treatment? Ibogaine is a powerful psychedelic substance that can be used to help people with substance abuse disorders. It interrupts the addiction cycle by eliminating withdrawal symptoms, post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS), and cravings for drugs or alcohol. Many people leave an ibogaine experience feeling like a new […]

By Shea Prueger

9 min read