Ibogaine: cure… or just hype? 🤔💊 As an orthopedic surgeon who routinely prescribes opioids when indicated and often sees patients who are already taking suboxone, I'm always curious to learn about any new possible treatment for opioid addiction. 👉 But what exactly is ibogaine? Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive (psychedelic) compound extracted from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga, a plant native to West Africa. 🧠 What does it do? Ibogaine has powerful effects on the brain, including: * Interacts with dopamine, serotonin, and NMDA receptors * May “reset” reward pathways involved in addiction * Produces a long, intense psychedelic experience (often 12–24+ hours) 👉 This is why it’s being studied for opioid addiction treatment. 📚 As for Joe Rogan’s statement, a 2017 study (PMID: 30272050) by Alan K. Davis looked at 88 patients treated with ibogaine in Mexico for opioid addiction 🇲🇽. There are several other studies on ibogaine, but I just chose this one si...