“Ibogaine cures addiction.”
Evidence suggests possible effects on withdrawal, craving, and relapse for some people, but cure language outruns the evidence and hides risk.
Claims
Claim checks
Common statements get a verdict and supporting sources.
“The FDA allowed Noribogaine, so it is approved.”
FDA allowed an early phase study to proceed. That is not approval and does not establish safety or effectiveness.
“Natural means safe.”
Iboga and Ibogaine can be natural and still carry serious cardiac and interaction risks.
“A clinic success rate proves efficacy.”
Outcome claims need denominator, follow-up window, definition of success, adverse-event reporting, conflicts, and independent review.