Is This Drug the Cure to Opioid Addiction

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There’s a hallucinogenic drug called ibogaine that some proponents say is the magic bullet for curing opioid addiction, sometimes in a single dose. But, it’s illegal in a ton of countries. So let’s talk about ibogaine, where it comes from, and whether it really can cure addiction for good.

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