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Rick Perry Advocates Risky Ibogaine for Veterans' Health

8/13/2025

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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry passionately champions ibogaine, a potent substance from a Central African shrub that he credits with revitalizing his brain health. While it shows promise for treating PTSD and addiction, ibogaine carries significant risks. Perry's mission to legalize it for veterans raises eyebrows, given both its dangers and his contentious history.

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Former Texas Governor Rick Perry passionately champions ibogaine, a potent substance from a Central African shrub that he credits with revitalizing his brain health. While it shows promise for treating PTSD and addiction, ibogaine carries significant risks. Perry's mission to legalize it for veterans raises eyebrows, given both its dangers and his contentious history.