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Could This Psychedelic Root Solve The Opioid Crisis?

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The Iboga plant has been used for tribal rituals in Central Africa for millennia. While the highly toxic root causes days-long hallucinations, it may also be the answer to a problem plaguing modern society. Today, Iboga and its ingredient ibogaine are being closely studied as a potential cure for drug addiction.

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