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Ibogaine Therapy: A 'Vast, Uncontrolled Experiment'

Brian Vastag

Science April 14, 2005 DOI: 10.1126/science.308.5720.345 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

AI-extracted from the abstract
Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Ibogaine
Keywords Clinical trial
Citations 38
Key points An African plant extract with potentially harsh side effects is being tested in two public clinical trials and many clandestine ones.

Abstract

Despite potentially harsh side effects, an African plant extract is being tested in two public clinical trials--and many clandestine ones.