"Psychedelic Ibogaine Shows Promise in Treating PTSD and Brain Injuries in Veterans"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by IFLScience
A small study from Stanford University suggests that ibogaine, a psychoactive drug derived from the iboga shrub, may be highly effective in treating PTSD and other symptoms stemming from traumatic brain injury (TBI) in military veterans. The study, which took place in Mexico due to ibogaine's illegal status in the US, showed significant improvements in the veterans' disabilities and mental health conditions post-treatment. However, the study's limitations, including its non-randomized, self-selected participant group and lack of a control, mean that further research is needed to confirm ibogaine's efficacy and understand its mechanisms before it can be recommended for clinical practice. The findings are published in the journal Nature Medicine.