Ibogaine: A Plant-Based Detox Revolution in Addiction Treatment
I think there are those, whether in the buprenorphine and in the methadone industry, that would not like to see ibogaine come forward. It's just a hunch when I started Demorex in 2000 with my partners, we looked at buprenorphine was the volume of sales in The United States were about $60 under million. Okay, replacing an opiate, you're still doing opiates. So you're talking about managed addiction.
Imagine a world where addiction recovery doesn't rely on addictive substances. In this eye-opening episode of 'Beat Your Addictions', host John Giordano sits down with Dr. Deborah Mash, a leading expert in the field of addiction treatment, to discuss the transformative potential of Ibogaine. Dr. Mash, a Professor Emeritus of Neurology at the University of Miami, has dedicated her career to understanding and developing Ibogaine as a groundbreaking solution for drug detox.
With over 25 years of continuous NIH funding, her work is nothing short of revolutionary. She shares her journey from securing FDA approval for clinical trials in 1993 to her ongoing research and development efforts through companies like Novoneuron Inc. and DemeRx. The conversation delves into the science behind Ibogaine, its active metabolite noribogaine, and the rigorous safety protocols that make it a viable alternative to traditional treatments like methadone and suboxone. Dr.
Mash emphasizes the importance of comprehensive safety measures, drawing on her extensive offshore research in St. Kitts to highlight real-world applications and success stories. But it's not just about the science; this episode also explores the human side of addiction recovery. John and Dr. Mash discuss how Ibogaine can serve as a foundation for long-term sobriety, offering hope where traditional methods often fall short.
They also touch on the future of addiction treatment, pondering how plant-based solutions could reshape the industry. If you're curious about innovative approaches to addiction recovery or seeking alternatives to conventional treatments, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how Ibogaine could change lives and redefine the path to sobriety.