Medications (that compete with Ibogaine)
It’s very important to let us know a complete list of medications you are taking (prescriptions, over-the-counter, and supplements), prior to receiving ibogaine treatment at Transcend Clinic. Ibogaine goes through first-pass liver metabolism and gets converted to its’ primary metabolite via O-demethylation at the 12-position to yield 12-hydroxyibogamine (noribogaine). Metabolism of ibogaine occurs primarily via two — […]
Iboga
Iboga Plant Most people who have heard of ibogaine and iboga treatment for addiction are aware that it comes from a plant from Africa, and that its original use is a part of the spiritual practice of people of somewhere on that continent. However, to truly understand ibogaine, the plants it comes from – plants […]
Ibogaine hydrochloride (HCl)
As of 2016 there are many different forms of ibogaine available, spanning the gamut from whole root powder, which contains extremely minute amounts of ibogaine, and has very little effect when used with the intention of mitigating opioid withdrawal symptoms; to highly-purified, 99.7% pure ibogaine hydrochloride (HCl), at the other end of the spectrum.At Transcend […]
Noribogaine – Ibogaine’s Metabolite
What is Noribogaine? During the 1990s when Dr. Deborah Mash from the University of Miami’s, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM), was performing the first pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism testing of ibogaine, one of the questions that needed to be answered was how could a single dose of ibogaine completely reset a drug-dependent patient’s tolerance, and […]
Hydromorphone: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and Warnings
Hydromorphone, also known by its brand name – Dilaudid – is a very powerful opioid that has provided immense relief to many in need of pain relief since it was first patented in 1923. It’s on the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines and is within the first 300 of the most commonly prescribed […]
Scopolamine (Devil’s Breath) Abuse And Side Effects
Have you ever heard of a drug called scopolamine? This drug, also known as “devil’s breath,” has been used for centuries. It’s sometimes prescribed to people who struggle with motion sickness or to people who experience post-operative nausea and vomiting. It is very effective at calming the stomach and in that way, it can be […]
What Is The M30 Pill (Blues Drug)?
What are blues drugs? This is a newer slang term so even if you are well-versed in drugs and drug use, you may not have heard it before. This isn’t a new drug, though, it’s been around for quite a while. Round, blue pills with an imprint of M30 on them are rather common opioids […]
Mirtazapine(Remeron) Side Effects, Addiction and Abuse
Mirtazapine is an antidepressant that is commonly prescribed to people struggling with depression, anxiety, or both conditions. It’s sold under the brand name Remeron in the United States. This drug is most often used to treat people diagnosed with major depressive disorder, but people who suffer from major depressive disorder aren’t its only users. This […]
Barbiturates vs Benzodiazepines: What’s The Difference?
Barbiturates and benzodiazepines are two drugs that have been prescribed heavily in the United States and around the world. They are similar, yet different. Do you know the differences and similarities between them? Read on to learn more about these two categories of common prescription drugs. What are Barbiturates? Barbiturates are a group of drugs […]
How Long Does It Take for Dopamine Receptors to Recover from Drug Use?
Certainly, you’ve heard of dopamine. Dopamine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter, and in both of those roles, it is one of several chemicals in the body responsible for delivering messages to the brain. When someone uses drugs or alcohol, the natural release and use of dopamine in the body is negatively affected over time. […]