Why is Ibogaine illegal in the United States?

Question by zak g: Why is Ibogaine illegal in the United States?
I’m really interested in why the U.S. Government can ignore it’s medicinal properties and continue to keep it illegal when it is scientifically safer than methadone treatment and has higher patient success rates than any other drug being administered for addiction or withdrawal. If anyone can give me one good reason I’d be happy to hear it.

Keep in mind the physical dangers of Ibogaine are almost eradicated when administered and supervised by a trained physician. Such as with Ibogaine treatment centers in other countries.

Best answer:

Answer by Comicbook Reader
The FDA has said it hasn’t seen any long term studies on the drug to prove it has valid medicinal uses. Further it says any studies done have been inconclusive or rely on anecdotal stories of its uses.

The FDA has approved clinical trials, it just hasn’t passed that step yet because funding is difficult to get.

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