Ibogaine research faces scrutiny following death of Presley Gerber

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The death of model Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, at a California rehabilitation facility has brought renewed scrutiny to ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid derived from the African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. Gerber’s death is being investigated by the Santa Monica Police Department as a “suspected overdose.”

Ibogaine is being researched for its potential to treat opioid and cocaine addiction, as well as PTSD, by potentially providing a neurological “reset.” While the Trump administration has signaled support for psychedelic research through an executive order including a $50 million investment, the substance remains illegal to possess or prescribe in the United States and is classified as a Schedule I substance.

Medical experts warn of significant risks associated with non-clinical use, particularly life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. Researchers, including those at Stanford University, are working toward developing derivatives that offer therapeutic benefits without the hallucinogenic effects. Currently, the FDA is reviewing applications for research purposes.

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Cindy Crawford · Donald Trump · FDA · Lombardy Region · Presley Gerber · Riccardo Gatti · Santa Monica Police Department · United States

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[● 3 SOURCES] Ibogaine can cause dangerous cardiac arrhythmias. www.forchecaudine.com · www.spazio50.org · www.adnkronos.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Presley Gerber mentioned using ibogaine in an Instagram post in March. www.forchecaudine.com · www.spazio50.org · www.adnkronos.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Ibogaine is being studied in the United States for its potential to treat addictions by causing a neuronal reset. www.forchecaudine.com · www.spazio50.org · www.adnkronos.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The risk of death from cardiac issues increases if ibogaine is taken alongside antidepressants. www.forchecaudine.com · www.spazio50.org · www.adnkronos.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, died at age 27 in a rehabilitation facility. www.forchecaudine.com · www.spazio50.org · www.adnkronos.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ibogaine use outside of medical supervision can pose fatal cardiac risks. liberoreporter.it
[● 4 SOURCES] The Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the death of Presley Gerber as a suspected overdose. kioncentralcoast.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The executive order includes a $50 million investment to study how psychedelics help with mental illness. kioncentralcoast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ibogaine may produce a neurological reset that potentially reduces drug cravings. liberoreporter.it
[● 4 SOURCES] President Donald Trump signed an executive order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs. kioncentralcoast.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Ibogaine is a psychoactive compound derived from the roots of an African shrub. kioncentralcoast.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Ibogaine is currently illegal to possess or prescribe in the United States. kioncentralcoast.com