Do the World’s Biggest Religions Have Psychedelic Origins?
While LSD was created in a lab, many of the psychedelics we use today, such as ayahuasca or peyote, were first used in religious ceremonies held by indigenous tribes. Spiritual insight is one of the most popular reasons to seek out psychedelic medicine, and today, there are people from all traditions within the psychedelic community. […]
The Truth About Ibogaine — Does it Work for Heroin Addiction?
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Ibogaine and Heroin Withdrawal Ibogaine is a unique psychedelic substance with actions across numerous neurotransmitters that is an alternative treatment option for heroin addiction. It has been shown to help with both cravings and withdrawal symptoms of opiates like heroin, which is truly remarkable. What makes ibogaine […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Magic Mushrooms
The brain reboot that may provide relief to depression and even addiction. Director: Joshua Rivera
Ibogaine Research Review: Clinical Trials Explained
An Overview of Ibogaine Research Iboga root bark and ibogaine — a complex tryptamine — are both psychoactive and known for their intense dream-like states that occur after ingestion of high doses. In the Western world, ibogaine is most well known for eradicating withdrawal symptoms from opioids such as heroin. Ibogaine was first isolated over […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Ibogaine
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is Ibogaine? Ibogaine is a psychoactive indole alkaloid found in several species of plants. The most well-known is Tabernanthe iboga, a slow-growing perennial shrub from West Africa. Tabernanthe iboga, commonly called Iboga, is only native to three nations. It is most abundant in Gabon, but also […]
How Does Ibogaine Work?
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Since its addiction interrupting properties were first discovered, ibogaine has proven a fascinating and unique compound. The psychoactive indole alkaloid is well known among those working in fields of addiction treatment and harm-reduction, but the prohibition of ibogaine has limited research opportunities. Ibogaine’s impacts and toxicity are […]
What Are the Health Risks of Psychedelics?
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Psychedelics are considered physically safe, despite decades of propaganda that says otherwise. As a result of such misinformation, many people have concerns regarding the health risks and considerations of psychedelics. While urban legends certainly add to the fear surrounding such substances, there can be very real risks […]
