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Researchers have discovered that the plant-based psychoactive drug ibogaine can safely and effectively reduces PTSD, anxiety and depression.
On average, treatment with ibogaine immediately led to significant improvements in functioning, PTSD, depression, and anxiety – and those effects persisted until at least one month after treatment.
For military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head trauma or blast explosions are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and suicide among veterans.
The significant impact of ibogaine on TBI indicates its potential as a broader therapeutic option for various neuropsychiatric conditions.
A small study found that brain-injured veterans experienced "remarkable" improvements after taking ibogaine.