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Governor Abbott Signs Ibogaine Treatment Research Law At Texas Capitol - Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)
Anxiety & Depression (Google News) · June 11, 2025
In plain language
Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 2308, which provides state funding to research ibogaine as a treatment for mental health and neurological conditions. Ibogaine is a plant-based substance that may help individuals struggling with opioid use disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The law supports a clinical trial approved by the Food and Drug Administration to see if this substance can safely become a standard medication. This initiative specifically aims to help Texas veterans who face behavioral health challenges from their time in service.
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Key takeaways
- Texas will provide matching funds for clinical trials to study ibogaine for mental health treatment.
- The research focuses on helping people with opioid use disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
- A public university will manage the drug trial in partnership with a hospital and a drug company.
- The clinical trials must follow Food and Drug Administration guidelines to seek formal medication approval.
- This new law places a high priority on improving behavioral health options for Texas veterans.
Governor Abbott Signs Ibogaine Treatment Research Law At Texas Capitol Office of the Texas Governor (.gov)
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