How ibogaine could treat depression and anxiety | Nolan Williams

This podcast episode features a TED Talk by Nolan Williams, an interventional neuropsychiatrist, discussing the potential of ibogaine, a plant-derived psychoactive compound, for treating traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and addiction. Williams draws a parallel to the historical resistance to using citrus for scurvy, cautioning against "anti-fruiters" who dismiss promising treatments. He shares anecdotal evidence of ibogaine's success from veterans like Marcus and Eric, highlighting significant reductions in PTSD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. While advocating for rigorous scientific evaluation and cautioning against unsupervised use due to potential cardiac risks, Williams questions the classification of psychedelics like ibogaine as Schedule One drugs, hindering research and access to potential treatments. A brief Q&A with Chris Anderson addresses ibogaine's effects on dopamine levels and the necessity of medical supervision during treatment.