A Mixed-Method Analysis of Persisting Effects Associated with Positive Outcomes Following Ibogaine Detoxification
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13913028 |
|---|---|
| Authors | A K Davis (0000-0003-4770-8893, ,, corresponding author), Elise Renn (Crossroads Treatment Center, Rosarito, Mexico), Austin-Marley Windham-Herman (0000-0003-4488-076X, Crossroads Treatment Center, Rosarito, Mexico), Martin Polanco (0000-0003-2177-3240, Crossroads Treatment Center, Rosarito, Mexico), Joseph P Barsuglia (0000-0001-7337-9486, Crossroads Treatment Center, Rosarito, Mexico) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 287-297 |
| Publication date | 2018-07-18 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0279-1072 • E-ISSN: 2159-9777 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02791072.2018.1487607 |
| PMID | 30020025 |
| OpenAlex | W2884955837 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 33 |
We examined persisting effects, self-perceived challenges, and potential benefits associated with positive outcomes following ibogaine detoxification using data collected as part of a larger online retrospective study of 73 patients who received treatment for chronic opioid use in Mexico between 2012 and 2015. A mixed-methods design was used comparing treatment responders versus non-responders, as well as content coding of themes from open-ended questions. Most participants reported positive persisting effects of ibogaine detoxification (e.g., enhanced personal sense of gratitude and authenticity, and meaning and appreciation for life). Compared to non-responders, treatment responders endorsed greater persisting changes in their ability to tolerate difficult/painful feelings, capacity for coping with stress, and reduced unhealthy anger. Treatment responders reported greater change in subjective levels of inner peace, joy, feelings of love/openheartedness, and experiences of sacredness in life. Qualitative analyses revealed that treatment responders reported a heightened sense of spiritual awareness and greater connection to their intra-/interpersonal relationships after ibogaine detoxification. Notable challenges of ibogaine detoxification included psychological and health-related difficulties during treatment and challenges with post-treatment integration. Findings highlight the persisting effects associated with positive response to ibogaine detoxification and possible post-treatment needs (i.e., more integration/aftercare resources). Future research using rigorous experimental designs is needed
Alternative medicine · Anger · Detoxification (alternative medicine · Feeling · Gratitude · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Opioid Use Disorder Treatment · Psychedelics and Drug Studies · Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
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| Citations per year | 1,11 |
| Citation span | 2017 - 2024 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |