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Ibogaine: Rite of Passage

2004-09-27
6.6
en 50m
Documentary
Ibogaine is a plant extract that stops drug addiction. In this documentary, a 34-year-old heroin addict undergoes ibogaine therapy with Dr Martin Polanco at the Ibogaine Association, a clinic in Rosarito, Mexico. In Gabon, where use of the iboga root is traditional, a Babongo woman's tribe uses the plant to help her recover from a depressive malaise. Director Benjamin De Loenen interviews people formerly addicted to heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine, who share their perspectives about ibogaine treatment.

Director

Benjamin De Loenen

africa drug addiction plant healing process heroin addict heroin addiction african tribe

Status

Released

Countries

  • Netherlands

Companies

  • LunArt Productions
  • Triomf Producties

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