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Dec 2015
1h 15m

77: Interview with Martin Polanco, Deann...

BRANDON BEACHUM
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In this episode, addict recovery experts Martin Polanco, Deanne Adamson and Dan Engle discuss the lesser known African plant medicine Iboga, which is often compared to Ayahuasca, and go into great detail about its miraculous potential for treating serious opiate addictions. They also discuss the differences between Iboga, Ayahuasca and 5-MeO-DMT, as well as some of the potential dangers and positive spiritual side effects many patients experience.

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