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Ibogaine

Does anyone know how Ibogaine works? There is this forum that states that by taking one pill makes you better. This was co-founded by Dr. Martin Polanco in 2002 until 2006. Is this still existing?
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Yes, Ibogaine is illegal in the US, but it does help a lot of people.  We only know half of why it works and the FDA has approved funding, but not the administration of it.  Basically it interrupts the receptors that cause addiction, but only the physical.  You have to choose to stay clean afterwords.  I have read many testimonies of this working, but the down side is that it is extremely hard on your kidneys, liver, and heart.  Even one dose.  There have been fatalities for people that have used this.  You also hallucinate while your on it, but each trip is only significant to the individual that takes it.  That is the part we do not understand.  The reason why it is illegal in the US is why would any pharmaceutical company want a drug to come out that would cure addiction w one dose?  The amount of money they would lose.  It is more beneficial to keep people one **** like methadone.  That is just my opinion, but I am thinking of going this route.  Do your homework before you decide though.  Hope this helps.
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1667237 tn?1464300631
I heard it can kill addiction, but it can also kill you. Some says it works, but only if you don`t use substance you are addicted to never again.

It`s illegal in many countries. I don`t know about the USA. Find on the internet list of illegal drugs. And think is it worth of risk. Maybe it is, or maybe it`s not... I hope it`ll go well...
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1568041 tn?1311615212
I doubt it is true....The old adage "If it sounds to good to be true it probably is" usually applies in cases like this.
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1699107 tn?1307306696
"one pill makes you better"

Where have I heard THAT before?  After a cursory investigation I would suggest using great caution with this stuff. I can't tell you how much I'd like to have a RX for "one pill that makes you better"!

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