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Veterans Find Hope: Ibogaine Treatment Cuts PTSD Symptoms 88%

11/4/2025

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The Netflix documentary "In Waves and War" follows U.S. veterans using Ibogaine to treat PTSD and depression.
The film follows Navy SEALs who travel to Mexico for treatment, since Ibogaine is illegal in the United States.
Stanford University researchers report improvements in veterans' mental health, with an 88% decrease in PTSD symptoms after Ibogaine treatment.
The documentary raises awareness of veterans' suicide rate, which averages 17 per day.

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Story summary

The Netflix documentary "In Waves and War" follows U.S. veterans using Ibogaine to treat PTSD and depression.
The film follows Navy SEALs who travel to Mexico for treatment, since Ibogaine is illegal in the United States.
Stanford University researchers report improvements in veterans' mental health, with an 88% decrease in PTSD symptoms after Ibogaine treatment.
The documentary raises awareness of veterans' suicide rate, which averages 17 per day.