| 11. | During the forum, he gave a presentation on the chemistry and pharmacology of ibogaine.
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| 12. | Some fifty experts from around the world joined to present on ibogaine and associated subjects.
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| 13. | "' Ibogaine "'is a naturally occurring psychedelic with dissociative properties.
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| 14. | Crystalline ibogaine hydrochloride is typically produced by semi-synthesis from voacangine in commercial laboratories.
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| 15. | Ibogaine occurs naturally in iboga root bark.
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| 16. | However, illegal network in Europe and United States provide ibogaine for treating drug addiction.
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| 17. | Research on rats indicates ibogaine also eliminates hunger for cocaine, nicotine, alcohol and amphetamines.
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| 18. | Certain species of the genus Tabernathe Iboga contain tryptamine alkaloids such as ibogaine in the roots.
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| 19. | Ibogaine, the active alkaloid, is also used to treat substance abuse disorders and depression.
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| 20. | Ibogaine has also been reported in multiple small-study cohorts to reduce cravings for methamphetamine.
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