Trends in psychiatry and psychotherapy

Testing if ibogaine is safe and helpful for people with moderate to severe alcohol addiction

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Abstract

Ibogaine shows potential as a treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) but its cardiovascular effects remain unclear.

  • There is emerging evidence suggesting ibogaine may help treat substance use disorders.
  • Most existing clinical data on ibogaine focuses on opioid dependence rather than AUD.
  • This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of ibogaine in patients with AUD.
  • Preliminary effects of ibogaine on AUD were assessed but require further investigation.

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