Ibogaine Treatment Clinics

My research into the Dogon continues with a look at ibogaine use among the Dogon. Ibogaine, or iboga,  is a psychedelic from Africa that has received some attention due to its reputation as a treatment for addiction and alcoholism. It is legal in Canada and Mexico, where several detoxification clinics have sprung up. There is also an ibogaine treatment center on the island of St. Kitts, off the coast of Florida. Addiction treatment centers using ibogaine can also be found scattered throughout Europe and Central and South America. Israel has a clinic offering offering ibogaine. Even Pakistan has one.

Don’t Even Plan to Purchase Ibogaine in the United States – Unless You’re a Rodent or a Scientist

Ibogaine is, of course, illegal in the United States, where it’s classfied as a drug with potential for abuse and no medical value. In other words, you’ll bring the Drug Inquisition down on your head if you take it – or even plan to take it – on U.S. soil. In December of 2005, a Casper, Wyoming couple were arrested by the feds for the crime of planning to purchase ibogaine. continue reading »