Ibogaine May Combat Cravings, Withdrawal Symptoms in Addicts
While not many effective treatments for substance addiction exist, approximately 22 million people in America are on their way to recovery. Unfortunately, recovered addicts constantly stare the risk of relapse in the face, and a number of medications to curb withdrawal symptoms and cravings are being considered. Ibogaine, a psychedelic substance found in the iboga plant, has grown in popularity due to its ability to help combat addiction. Ibogaine has its roots in West Africa, where it is harvested from a shrub called Tabernanthe iboga. The indigenous people have used it in small doses for millennia to combat thirst, hunger…
