MODULE 6 SPIRITUAL MEDICINE - Flipbook - Page 79
Safety Considerations and Contraindications
Medical Contraindications
Psychological Contraindications
The Role of Set, Setting, and Ceremony
Sacred Space
Community Support
Ritual Structure
Integration Framework
Contemporary Research and Therapeutic Applications
Depression and Anxiety
Addiction Treatment
PTSD and Trauma
Spiritual and Existential Distress
Foundation Summary and Integration
Additional Resources for Continued Study
Essential Reading
Documentary Resources
Research Organizations
Ibogaine: The Revolutionary Addiction Medicine
Introduction: A Unique Healing Ally
Mechanism of Action for Addiction Treatment
The Neurochemical Reset
Reset Opioid Receptors
Eliminate Withdrawal Symptoms
Reduce or Eliminate Drug Cravings
Metabolite Effects
Psychological Processing
Scientific Evidence
The Accidental Discovery of Ibogaine for Addiction Treatment
Howard Lotsof's Revolutionary Experience
From Discovery to Development
Legal Obstacles
Pharmaceutical Disinterest
Schedule I Classification
Early Scientific Validation
Historical Context and Cultural Origins
Indigenous Foundations
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