A preliminary investigation of ibogaine: case reports and recommendations for further study.
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment 1994 S G Sheppard 162 citations
A naturally occurring substance, ibogaine, was taken by seven individuals who were addicted to opiates. Ibogaine, an alkaloid with psychotropic effects at doses of 200-300 mg and above, was taken in single doses of 700-1800 mg by the subjects in the study. At the end of the 24-38-hr psychoactive period induced by the drug at these doses, none of the subjects displayed significant opiate...