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What is ibogaine, and how successful is it for the treatment of opiate addiction?

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Ibogaine: The most-studied therapeutic effect of ibogaine is the reduction or elimination of addiction to opioids. An integral effect is the alleviation of symptoms of opioid withdrawal. Researchers note that there remains a "need for systematic investigation in a conventional clinical research setting. There are many people relapsing within days or weeks after ibogaine. What is the success? No solid data.

Answered 1/5/2015

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: It is a hallucinogenic substance that is not available in the us. Treatment for opiate addiction does not have scientific support.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 7/4/2012

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