IBOGAINE: THE CURE TO DRUG ADDICTION

In class we have been discussing psychoactive that grows in some plants called Ibogaine. The substance that is extracted from iboga plants helps drug addicts lose all need for any drug in a matter of days or even hours. This plant originated in Africa and was simply used for rituals. Ibogaine was discovered by accident in the 1960's wgen given to a heroin addict and his need for the drug withered away in a few hours. Howard Lotsof, an ex drug addict wants to patent this substance in the United States. Our government does not want to approve it due to its hallucinogenic properties. What this means is the this substance makes you see things that are not really. That side effect only lasts a few hours following a long resting period. Canada and Mexico are some of the known countries that use ibogaine. It has proven to be very effective in these countries. If anyone wants to know more about ibogaine Howard Lotsof will be coming to the College of Staten Island on December 3rd.