I haven’t read too many reports from people using it recreationally. But from what I understand, it isn’t anything like a typical tryptamine.

I have read that it carries increased risk, including death, as you’ve mentioned.

For some, strung out on dope, even with that increased risk it’s still a far better option than “liquid handcuffs,” or subs for life. And if I found myself deep in the depths of opiate addiction, it would be a no brainer.

It’s interesting that it seems to reset most, if not all addiction pathways. It makes me curious how effective it would be against a condition like OCD.

My position remains that I believe nature holds the answers to our problems. Pharma knows this and that’s why the vast majority of pharmaceuticals are either derived, isolated or analogs of compounds found in nature. I also don’t think I’ve stumbled onto some profound knowledge. I believe we all inherently know this truth.

Ibogaine does hold a special curiosity for me though. And perhaps the risk makes it even more alluring.