WISH IT WAS TRUE –
April 18, 2026 – Opioid addiction has shattered countless American lives. A near-perfect cure could be miraculous and podcaster Joe Rogan recently said it’s within reach.
“With one dose of Ibogaine, more than 80% of people are free of that addiction.” Ibogaine is a psychedelic medication derived from the Iboga shrub found in Central and West Africa. When taken in large amounts, it causes hallucinations that can last more than 24 hours and cause cardiac problems.
The Trump administration’s new executive order directs federal agencies to make psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, more available to researchers and patients while funneling money toward new research.
Ibogaine has shown some promise in treating opioid addiction, but published research is minimal, largely because it’s illegal in many countries, including the U.S.
So far, studies have found ibogaine is especially beneficial for reducing withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings in the days and weeks after taking it. One study, for example, found that 80% of people reported that ibogaine drastically reduced or eliminated their withdrawal symptoms — that may be where Rogan got this number. Rogan did not respond to PolitiFact’s request for evidence.
