Psychedelics
Ibogaine (Iboga)
Street names: Iboga, Ibo, The Addiction Interruptor, Root bark, TA (total alkaloid)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- 12–36 h intense visionary journey + oneiric state (not recreational — most find it grueling)
- Interrupts opioid withdrawal within hours — the 'addiction reset' claim driving the clinic industry
⚠Key risks
- CARDIAC DEATHS — the documented killer: QT-prolongation and arrhythmia; multiple clinic deaths, often without proper ECG screening
- Deaths have occurred days AFTER treatment (delayed arrhythmia)
- The 'cure' is a myth: cravings return in weeks-months without integration; post-ibogaine overdose deaths when tolerance resets
- Dangerous with methadone (long half-life), cocaine, or cardiac conditions
- Unregulated clinics vary from medically serious to dangerous
- Noribogaine's long tail: mood effects for weeks
✚Overdose signs
- Arrhythmia, fainting (fatal if untreated)
- Seizures
- Ataxia so severe the person cannot walk
📋Quick facts
Also known asIboga, Ibo, The Addiction Interruptor, Root bark, TA (total alkaloid)
CategoryPsychedelics
Schedule / classSchedule I (US); illegal most EU; unregulated Mexico/New Zealand/Canada-grey clinics
AppearanceRoot bark powder (Tabernanthe iboga), HCl extract, or Total Alkaloid; 3–5 g bark or ~15–20 mg/kg
Street priceClinics $3,000–$10,000 per treatment; bark $50–$150/100 g grey-market
Legal statusSchedule I US; NZ prescription-only scheme; Mexico/Canada-grey clinics operate; traditional use Gabon
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: NIDA, PubMed, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibogaine (Iboga) | Schedule I | CARDIAC DEATHS — the documented killer: QT-prolongation and arrhythmia; multiple clinic deaths, often without proper ECG screening; Deaths have occurred days AFTER treatment (delayed arrhythmia) | Clinics $3,000–$10,000 per treatment |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Ayahuasca (The Brew) | Schedule I components | THE DEADLY COMBINATION: vine MAOIs + antidepressants (SSRIs/SNRIs/MAOIs) or MDMA = serotonin syndrome — deaths documented at retreats; Hypertensive crisis with tyramine-containing foods (aged cheese, cured meats) around ceremonies | Retreats $500–$3,500 per week |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Ibogaine (Iboga) look like?
Root bark powder (Tabernanthe iboga), HCl extract, or Total Alkaloid; 3–5 g bark or ~15–20 mg/kg
What are the signs of a Ibogaine (Iboga) overdose?
Arrhythmia, fainting (fatal if untreated); Seizures; Ataxia so severe the person cannot walk Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
CARDIAC DEATHS — the documented killer: QT-prolongation and arrhythmia; multiple clinic deaths, often without proper ECG screening Dependence can develop with regular use.