Ibogaine: Rite of Passage (2004)

Overview : 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.

Release Date : September 27, 2004

Runtime : 50m

Genre : Documentary  

Companies : LunArt Productions, Triomf Producties

Countries : Netherlands

Keywords : africa, drug addiction, plant, healing process, heroin addict, heroin addiction, african tribe