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Ibogaine for treating drug dependence. What is a safe dose?

Drug and Alcohol Dependence September 1, 2016 Leo J. Schep, Robin J Slaughter, S Galea et al. 30 citations

The indole alkaloid ibogaine, present in the root bark of the West African rain forest shrub Tabernanthe iboga, has been adopted in the West as a treatment for drug dependence. Treatment of patients requires large doses of the alkaloid to cause hallucinations, an alleged integral part of the patient's treatment regime. However, case reports and case series continue to describe evidences of...