I have a friend who suffers from severe alcoholism. For some time now i have been discussing the use of ibogaine in breaking his addiction. It seems i may have come across ascess to the compound.
I have a lot of experience with entheogens but have never come across iboga in my travels. I feel i am definately the right - if not the only person to help him out with this in this way. I am quite confident in my abilities to steer this and am aware of the psychological complexities that may be encountered.
My initial plan was to experience the substance first hand before i would attempt to administer it and sit/mind/council my friend through his experience.
I have done a great amount of research into the physiological effects, possible dangers, dosing, sitter requirements etc etc. I was planning on getting myself and my friend to have a health test in preperation. Mainly to test cardiac health and liver functionality.
So a few quick questions. Being an alchoholic i would presume his liver is not in the best shape. Could this be a cause for concern ? And exactly how hard on the cardio-pulminary system is the compound. I understand from my research there has only ever been ten deaths due to its use.
I have also read that it is not so much of a concern with the pure compound, as it is the rootbark material that seems to create the most bodyload. Is this also correct ?
If anyone else has any advice or guidance in my quest it would be very much appreciated. Perhaps you may think im biting off more than i can chew - and i may well be.
I will not attempt this unless i am fully confident in my knowledge and abilities to cope with any possible adverse affects.