Ibogaine: A Novel Anti-Addictive Compound
Jonathan Freedlander
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Addiction Ibogaine |
| Keywords | Drug Public health Pharmacodynamics Variety cybernetics Pharmacology |
| Key findings | 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.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on ibogaine for addiction, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anti-Addiction Drug Ibogaine and the Heart: A Delicate Relation Humans, animals | 2015 | Review | |
| Ibogaine in the treatment of substance dependence. | 2013 | Review | |
| Ibogaine, an anti-addictive drug: pharmacology and time to go further in development. A narrative review. | 2008 | Review | |
| A review of chemical agents in the pharmacotherapy of addiction. | 2002 | Review | |
| Engineering Safer Psychedelics for Treating Addiction. | 2021 | Review |