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Duncan Trussell Family Hour

668: Bryan Hubbard

Feb 21, 2025
Bryan Hubbard, Executive Director of the Texas Ibogaine Initiative, passionately advocates for Ibogaine as a revolutionary treatment for opioid addiction. He delves into the challenges facing those with dependency and the urgent need for innovative solutions in the midst of the opioid crisis. The conversation explores the ethical issues surrounding the pharmaceutical industry and personal narratives that highlight the profound impacts of addiction. Hubbard emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to recovery, viewing addiction through a neurological lens.
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  • The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative solutions, like Ibogaine, to address the inadequacies of current opioid addiction treatments.
  • Anecdotal evidence presented highlights Ibogaine's transformative impact on addiction recovery, restoring individuals' sense of agency and spirituality.

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The Search for Alternative Treatments

The speaker shares his frustration with current video game choices and begins to reflect on the wider search for alternatives in various aspects of life, including substance addiction. The discussion pivots to the efficacy of existing opioid addiction treatments, which have yielded unsatisfactory results. He emphasizes the importance of exploring novel approaches, like the psychedelic Ibogaine, as a potential breakthrough in addiction recovery. The challenges and current limitations of traditional treatment options are highlighted, setting the stage for further exploration of the topic.

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