The Gabby Reece Show Ibogaine Meets Justice: Bryan Hubbard’s Mission to Transform the System
Dec 1, 2025
Bryan Hubbard, a former attorney and addiction policy advocate, shares his transformative journey from Appalachian roots to leading reforms in addiction treatment. He reveals how personal loss and transformative experiences with psychedelics like ibogaine have shaped his mission. Bryan discusses the potential of ibogaine in treating opioid addiction, its legal hurdles, and applications for various conditions like Parkinson's. He emphasizes the importance of trauma healing and advocates for systemic change in the addiction treatment landscape.
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Psychological And Spiritual Shifts After Treatment
- Patients report not just biochemical change but profound psychological shifts, claiming regained ownership of themselves.
- Many describe a spiritual affirmation of worth and purpose after treatment.
Legal And Industrial Barriers To Adoption
- Ibogaine challenges existing opioid-maintenance models by offering a single-treatment approach versus lifelong medication.
- Hubbard argues Schedule I status and industry interests hinder adoption despite therapeutic potential.
Use Only Medicalized Ibogaine Settings
- Seek ibogaine only in a medically supervised facility with cardiac monitoring and trained staff.
- Ensure proper dosing and co-administration (e.g., magnesium) to manage serious cardiac risks.