Revisiting the Case for Ibogaine: Addressing the Addiction Crisis

 Revisiting the Case for Ibogaine / Iboga:
Addressing the Addiction Crisis

In 2014, I advocated to the LDS Church for consideration of ibogaine or iboga as a solution to our drug addiction problem. Ten years later, the urgency to address drug addiction has only intensified, with addiction contributing to societal sorrows and hindering global efforts to combat our climate crisis and other urgent issues. 

This updated blog entry explores why ibogaine remains a promising solution, the current state of the addiction crisis, the societal benefits of solving it, and strategies to empower this effective drug addiction treatment.

According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, the USA's CDC

"About Overdose Prevention
What to know

Drug overdoses dramatically increased over the last two
decades, with deaths increasing more than 500%
between 1999 and 2022.Deaths involving multiple drugs
(i.e., polysubstance overdose deaths) also increased.

Drug overdose death disparities are widening.

Substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs),
especially those that lead to drug overdose deaths,
are prominent public health issues."

Why Ibogaine?

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from the Tabernanthe iboga plant that has shown remarkable potential in treating addiction, particularly to opioids. 

Unlike traditional treatments, most with low success rates for breaking addictions for long periods of time, ibogaine disrupts the cycle of addiction by resetting the brain's reward system, reducing withdrawal symptoms, and addressing the psychological roots of addiction. This holistic approach offers a new path for those trapped in the cycle of substance abuse, solving the problem at the level of cause.

The Escalating Addiction Crisis

National and international drug addiction rates have reached alarming levels. 

In the United States, opioid overdoses remain a leading cause of death, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl exacerbating the crisis. Globally, addiction is intertwined with social instability, poverty, and crime, making it a multifaceted challenge that requires innovative solutions. The addiction crisis is not just a health issue; it's a societal one, with far-reaching impacts on communities, economies, and the environment.

Societal Benefits of Solving Addiction

Addressing addiction can yield profound societal benefits. Reducing addiction rates would alleviate the burden on healthcare systems, reduce crime, and improve community well-being. Moreover, by restoring individuals to their full potential, society can harness the talents and energies of those who might otherwise be lost to addiction. In the context of our current climate crisis, this is particularly crucial. We need every capable hand to contribute to the global effort to restore ecological balance, and helping those struggling with addiction is a step toward that goal.

Strategies for Including Ibogaine in Treatment

To integrate ibogaine into the mainstream, we must first advocate for further research and clinical trials to solidify its efficacy and safety profile. Governments and health organizations need to recognize ibogaine as a viable treatment option and create regulatory frameworks that allow for its controlled use. Additionally, education campaigns are essential to inform both healthcare providers and the public about ibogaine's potential.

Collaborating with religious and community organizations, like the United Nations and the missionaries at the LDS Church, can also play a pivotal role in destigmatizing addiction and promoting ibogaine as a treatment option. These organizations often have the reach and influence needed to shift public perception and policy. By framing addiction treatment as both a moral imperative and a practical necessity, we can mobilize broader support for innovative solutions like ibogaine.

Conclusion

The addiction crisis is a pressing issue that demands new approaches. Ibogaine offers a promising solution that not only addresses the symptoms of addiction but also tackles its root causes. As we face unprecedented challenges, including the global climate crisis, it is imperative that we empower every individual to contribute positively to society. By supporting ibogaine research and integration, we can make strides in solving the addiction crisis and, in turn, strengthen our collective ability to address the broader challenges facing humanity.

 

Global Ibogaine March 2022 Production Notes

GLOBAL IBOGAINE MARCH

STARTING MAY 8,2022

WWW.GLOBALIBOGAINEMARCH.COM

NATURES SOLUTION TO DRUG ADDICTIONS

HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 50 YEARS

AND IT'S CALLED IBOGAINE!

    

Author and Activist  Ian MacKenna 

On Preparing For A Spiritual Awakening

It is our pleasure and joy to welcome you to the Global Ibogaine March. 

Let's march on until the victory party is over. Victory means that people who need access to effective treatment to break their drug additions have it. 

Ibogaine is a psychedelic's from the Tabernanthe Iboga perennial rainforest shrub which is native to Central Africa used in right of passage ceremonies. Clinically administered ibogaine is natures solution to to our drug addiction problems. 

Paraphrasing the great legalization author Peter McWilliams 

'We can't afford the luxury of a drug addiction problem' with all that's going on in the world now. 

As the drug addiction community, addicts, researchers, caregivers and other family members begin to work as a unified force, it becomes clear that we have 'the clinically administered ibogaine solution' that can help heal millions by empowering them to break their drug addictions. 

Some of our most brilliant souls are lost in addiction today. Clinically administered ibogaine is the helping hand needed to positively repurpose their lives, restoring dignity and peace to their souls.

The GIM starts on May 8, 2022 online and continues to post recordings, articles, news, science and various victories in this movement to implement the ibogaine solution to drug addiction.

LET'S MARCH TO IMPLEMENT

THE CLINICALLY ADMINISTERED IBOGAINE 

BREAKS DRUG ADDICTIONS IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS!

 

HERE IS THE BIG PLAYLIST

AND SOME MORE GOOD BOOKS ON HOW

 

The second recording is a playlist that begins with ibogaine hero Dana Beal making a case  for Ibogaine to the United Nations. It is a vast collection of ibogaine related testimonials, science, clinics, government policies, caregiver experiences, etc. There is much more than 24 hours of materials on this playlist so come back from time to time, like and share your favorite recordings. 

To navigate this series either just hit play or use the guide at the upper right hand corner of the Youtube box and watch what you want when. 

 

IBOGAINE CLINICS ON LINE

IbogaQuest

Meseta Ibogaine Clinic

Iboga Tree Healing House

Avante Ibogaine Treatment Center

Universal Ibogaine - building a network of recovery clinics

Anzelmo Ibogaine Center

New Roots Ibogaine Treatment

The Power Of I

Doctor Jeffrey Kamlet, M.D. FASAM, DABAM

LINKABLE- QUOTABLE IBOGAINE ARTICLES

What to know about Ibogaine treatment for addiction

How Does Ibogaine Treat Opiate Addiction?

Ibogaine Treatment for Addiction: Side Effects, Risks, and Alternatives

Forbes - U.S. Government Will Test Ibogaine Derivative As An Addiction Treatment

Time - Inside Ibogaine, One of the Most Promising and Perilous Psychedelics for Addiction

What happened to Canada’s ibogaine clinics?

Learn About Ibogaine Treatment in Mexico

Science Direct article on Ibogaine - chemical breakdown

Why Ibogaine must be clinically administered - Fatalities after taking ibogaine in addiction treatment could be related to sudden cardiac death caused by autonomic dysfunction 

Save women and children from the scourge of heroin. 1.6 million addicts. Contribute to Ibogaine for Afghanistan today!

1.6 million addicts in Afghanistan are the result of our war on drugs. 

Ibogaine For Afghanistan Benefit
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
6:30-9:30 PM
@The Henley Vaporium
23 Cleveland Pl, NYC, NY, USA
Suggested Donation: $20

Come on down to the party, 
a half block south of the Spring St. 
stop on the east side of the park.

(Cleveland Pl is
the northern most block of Center St.) 

Save women and children
from the scourge of heroin. 

Problem: 
Drug addiction in Afghanistan

Solution: 
Establish an Ibogaine Clinic in Afghanistan

WHAT IS IBOGAINE?

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring alkaloid obtained from the root bark of the shrub Tabernanthe iboga. It grows in Gabon and other areas in West Africa. Ibogaine root bark has been used for many centuries during the ritualistic ceremonies of the Bwiti religion.

But ibogaine is best-known for interrupting the symptoms of drug withdrawal and reducing drug craving for extended periods of time -- allowing an heroin addict to detoxify with minimal symptoms. Ibogaine also appears to reset the brain's neurotransmitter function to a pre-addictive state.

RITUAL

WHAT IS IBOGAINE FOR AFGHANISTAN?

Ibogaine For Afghanistan is a project created for the specific purpose of:

• Implementing and legalizing Ibogaine in Afghanistan.

• Including it in the Afghan ‘prescribed medicines list.

• Creating a circle of treatment for drug users in Afghanistan
and war veterans in the United States.

The project began back in 2010. A number of difficult obstacles forced it to to be temporarily discontinued. In early 2014, it was reactivated after the difficulties were worked out and eliminated.

WHY AFGHANISTAN?

Afghanistan’s severe drug problem makes it the ideal location for the program. The potency of the heroin produced in the region has rendered methadone treatments ineffective, disillusioning government officials.

Its poor performance never really gained the support of government officials. As the heroin crisis increases, a new and more effective treatment method is desperately needed to help turn the tide. The arrival of Ibogaine as the quickest, safest and most cost-effective medication is expediting the government approval of a license for the clinic.

Targeted authorities:

• Ministry of Health.

• Ministry of Counter Narcotics.

• Ministry of Justice.

• Ministry of Religious Affairs.

• Ministry of Information and Culture.

• Ministry of labor and social affairs, civil society and local influential faces.

Strategy:

The project consists of three stages: Stage 1. included Murtaza Majeed traveling to Kabul, Afghanistan to utilize his relationship with government and the country’s Drug Demand Reduction committee of the nation’s two most populated areas besides Kabul. (Herat and Mazar-i-Sharif)

Stage 2. is now focused on the demonstration of ibogaine for heroin detox in six to ten addicts and the establishment of a clinic. This stage includes foreign experts training a medical staff, establishment of a clinic in Kabul.

Stage 3. The expansion of ibogaine therapy across the country as an alternative for detoxification in all U.N.-affiliated treatment centers.

Timeline: Due to complications resulting from the disputed election, the project has been postponed to start on September 1, 2014. Stage 1, leading to approval to do the first demonstration treatments required Murtaza to go to Kabul  again in March to negotiate a memorandum of understanding with the most advanced hospital addiction clinic in the country.  That was followed by the appointment a harm reductionist, Salamat Azime, as new Minister for Counter-narcotics. Salamat is a former student of Murtaza's closest associate, Dr. Zabi; and on June 13 Zabi arrived in Kabul. The last key player, Dr. Anwar Jeewa of S. Africa, is set to bring ibogaine, adjunct medications and certain medical equipment up from Durban just as soon as Ms. Azime produces a visa--a process complicated by the fact Afghanistan doesn't maintain an Embassy in Pretoria.

All of this is contingent upon funding.

Ibogaine For Afghanistan Executive Director, Murtaza Majeed has established a local NGO, "Medawa", to work on drug treatment, policy making, advocacy on drug policy and harm reduction services. Murtaza is working with people who use drugs for their rights, access to treatment and health.

Since Murtaza Majeed is a veteran of the  National AIDS Control Program in Afghanistan and was a national training and resource center coordinator for Afghanistan National AIDS Control Program, everyone in the country is familiar with his work. The first methadone clinic funded by the Global Fund and Afghanistan government was one of his achievements. Training and development of methadone treatment to other health staffs in Afghanistan was part of his responsibilities through the National Training and Resource Centre.

In 2010 he started to advocate for Ibogaine in order to have a licensed and prescribed Ibogaine in Afghanistan and to open a clinic for drug treatment. He actually went so far as to schedule Dr. Zabi for training at Minds Alive Clinic in Durban in early 2011, but visa problems interfered. Murtaza has a long experience working with community development, human rights, drug users rights, HIV/AIDS, needle exchange program and organizational development. He urgently needs your financial backing. We are so close to effectuating the first 10 treatments!

Contribute to Ibogaine for Afghanistan today!

For more information contact

Dana Beal

Dana@Phantom.com or call 646-713-1690