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Exploring Iboga Rituals and Ibogaine for Addiction Treatment
33:03 - 38:33 (05:30)
The use of iboga or ibogaine for addiction treatment involves not only the pharmacological effects on the alpha-3 beta-4 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor but also the ritual and cultural elements of the Bwiti religion. Traditional practices have been impacted by cultural shifts such as the introduction of opioids in Cameroon and Gabon.
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Dr. Dan Engle discusses the cultural and ritualistic significance of iboga and ibogaine and its potential therapeutic uses for opiate addiction.
33:03 - 38:33 (05:30)
Iboga and Ibogaine
Summary
Dr. Dan Engle discusses the cultural and ritualistic significance of iboga and ibogaine and its potential therapeutic uses for opiate addiction. He highlights how the cultural shift in Cameroon and Gabon, due to opioids, has impacted the traditional use of iboga.