A 50-year-old man died during an ibogaine treatment episode in the United Kingdom. The historical review describes combined toxic effects of drugs and alcohol.
The record describes drug and alcohol exposure in the context of dependency and other medication use. Internal note: use the year from the historical case record; check the original inquest before quoting its exact finding.
Sources:
- Corkery, J. M. Ibogaine as a Treatment for Substance Misuse. Prog. Brain Res. 242, 217-257 (2018). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30471681/
- RIVM report 2024-0030. https://www.rivm.nl/bibliotheek/rapporten/2024-0030.pdf
- Arns, Shinozuka & Barsuglia Ibogaine Fatality Database, Appendix 3 case 22.
Investigation & Causality
Substance Reported
Ibogaine or iboga preparation, as reported
Exposure Context
Unknown
Ibogaine Causality
Alleged
Case Reference
Corkery review; Arns Appendix 3 case 22
Case Details
Location
United Kingdom
Age
50
Sex
Male
Cause of Death (as first reported)
Combined drug and alcohol toxicity, as summarized