Scientists believe ibogaine can help veterans overcome PTSD

Scientists are investigating ibogaine, a banned hallucinogenic drug traditionally used in African spiritual ceremonies, as a potential treatment for PTSD in veterans. A trial at a clinic in Mexico involving 30 US special forces veterans showed significant improvements in PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms after a single ibogaine session, though researchers still don't understand whether the drug's chemical properties or its intense psychedelic experiences drive the therapeutic benefits.