Ibogain (Medically not approved)?

Question

A new substance called ibogain is being uses to cure heroin addicts. Ihave a friend who went for the (not medically approved) Treatment. She lost her habbit in the first 24 hour. But mentally she's diverent and we dont get along anymore. Anybdy hav any exp. with ibogain or knows someone who went for the treatment? any how did they react afterwards?

Answer 1

The iboga plant has been used for many generations by certain african tribes as a medicine. It wasn't until recently that people started to become aware of its ability to seriously curtail heroin addiction (and some other substances). One of the major effects of this as a medicine is that it allows people to experience through strong visual and kinesthetic processes their life history. This creates powerful shifts in a persons outlook and can lead to serious changes in behaviour and lifestyle. The tribes that use "ibogaine" do so in a ritual manner with full respect to the medicine that they are taking, so that the set and setting of the ceremony is one of a positive experience and outcome. As is usual with those who wish to exploit indigenous medicines, the respect for the medicine and the intent in the using is lost for the sake of the money. Hence people are being urged to take these strong medicines without due consideration of the tradition or without the stringent safeguards that are put in place by the wisdom keepers of these tribes.
Also when people change their lives so dramatically there can be a tendency to lose friends as people no longer have the same way of being as they once did. They suddenly find that some of the friends if not all of their friends were part of that old life and now in this new life, the old pals are no longer required. Its not done maliciously, it is just a natural reaction to change and maturation of time.

Answer 2

First of all, it's not a new substance. Ibogaine was isolated and identified in the early 20th century. Its effects are still being researched, but there is data to suggest that it can function as an interruptor in opiate addiction.

Research is ongoing, but the drug has unpleasant side effects and well-known dangers. It can produce heart arrythmias which are potentially fatal, as well as irreversible brain damage.

Ibogaine is currently a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States in the same category as LSD and other psychadelics. Possession is illegal.

Answer 3

I am afraid it is, there are many NHS homeopathic practitioners so there is at least no need to pay. One of the reasons it has been included is that Prince Charles is a great fan! that in itself should be enough to put you off! Until a few years ago there were few controlled studies on homeopathy so its supporters could wax lyrical making wild claims as to its efficacy. There have more recently been a significant number of scientific studies. "Unless the laws of chemistry have gone awry, most homeopathic remedies are too diluted to have any physiological effect...." ---Consumer Reports (January 1987) Linde K, Clausius N, Ramirez G, Melchart D, Eitel F, Hedges LV, et al. "Are the clinical effects of homeopathy placebo effects? A meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials," Lancet 1997;350:834-43. Demonstrated that all current studies fail to demonstrate any useful benefit. It is your choice if you wish to decide to use these unlikely managements, but I do not feel it is appropriate to inflict them on your child, despite I agree the limitations of many conventional therapies.