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Is taking ibogaine for my bipolar disorder safe?
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Ibogaine: Is a naturally occuring psychoactive agent in iboga plants, used in some countries to detox. From opiates & alcohol & narcotics. It is known to cause hallucinations & dissociative states & is banned in most countries.
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No: I would caution against use of ibogaine. It is reported to act as a stimulant in low dose and as a psychedelic in high dose. This would be UNSAFE.
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