Ibogaine: A Novel Anti-Addictive Compound
Open MIND January 1, 2003 DOI: 10.13016/m2fcda-gis8 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIbogaine, a naturally occurring compound, is being studied for treating addictions to opiates, cocaine, alcohol, and nicotine, as current therapies show limited effectiveness. This paper reviews research on ibogaine's history, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, and therapeutic effectiveness for substance use disorders.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Addiction |
| Keywords | Drug Public health Pharmacodynamics Variety cybernetics |
| Key finding | Ibogaine is under investigation as a potential treatment for multiple substance addictions, but current therapeutic approaches have not demonstrated high efficacy. |
Abstract
Chemical dependency continues to be a major public health problem. Current approaches to treating addictive disorders have not shown high rates of efficacy , and it is therefore vital that novel methods of therapy be explored and developed. lbogaine is a naturally occurring compound that is currently being studied for use in the treatment of a variety of substance addictions , including opiate , cocaine, alcohol, and nicotine. The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive background of the current research available on the history, pharmakinetics, pharmacodynamics , toxicology , and effectiveness of ibogaine.