S03E95 - Dr. Deborah Mash - Breaking the Chains of Addiction: Revolutionary Journey with Ibogaine

Show Notes for “S03E95 

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of our podcast. In episode 95 of Season 3, we sit down with Dr. Deborah Mash, a trailblazing neuroscientist and pharmacologist, to delve into the heart of a modern health crisis: opioid addiction. Below are the key highlights from our conversation with Dr. Mash:

• Introduction to Dr. Deborah Mash: Learn about the background of a leading addiction treatment expert with an impressive track record at institutions like Harvard Medical School and the University of Miami.

• The Opioid Crisis: We discuss the severity of opioid addiction, particularly among new mothers, and why this issue demands innovative solutions.

• Traditional Therapies: The conversation navigates through standard medication-assisted treatments such as methadone, suboxone, and buprenorphine and the hurdles patients face with detoxification and withdrawal.

• Ibogaine - A Ray of Hope?: Dr. Mash introduces us to Ibogaine, a natural molecule from Western Equatorial Africa, and shares her enthusiasm for its untapped potential as an addiction treatment.

• Breakthrough with Noribogaine: Discover how Dr. Mash’s collaboration with the Dade County Medical Examiner Department led to the groundbreaking discovery of noribogaine, a promising active metabolite of Ibogaine.

• Pioneering Research and Clinical Trials: We trace Dr. Mash’s relentless efforts to gain FDA approval for Ibogaine, establish a research clinic in St. Kitts, and the ongoing quest to demonstrate its safety and efficacy.

• The Birth of Demorex and Partnerships: Learn about Dr. Mash’s entrepreneurial journey in founding Demorex to develop Noribogaine as a non-psychedelic treatment option and her strategic partnership with Thai Life Sciences to forward psychedelic medicine in the US.

• Beyond Addiction: The conversation extends to the potential of Noribogaine to treat not just opioid addiction but also trauma, depression, and anxiety.

• The Importance of Research and Medical Advice: The episode highlights the critical need for comprehensive research and professional medical guidance before considering treatment at an Ibogaine clinic.

• Patient Advocacy: Dr. Mash empowers listeners, urging them to take charge of their health journey, be well-informed of the risks, and not rely solely on anecdotal advice.

• Acknowledging the Pioneers: We celebrate the efforts of Dr. Mash and peers like Rick Doblin, who have been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of addiction treatment through their support of MDMA research and other psychedelic therapies.

• Final Thoughts: The episode closes with reflections on the current state of addiction medicine and the urgent need for innovative, compassionate approaches to saving lives.

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Deborah Mash and uncover the promise of “Wisdom Medicines” in transforming the addiction treatment landscape. Don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes that shed light on the critical health issues of our time.

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