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Wealthy Americans Pay Up to $20,000 for Risky Ibogaine Retreats in Mexico
health8 days ago

Wealthy Americans Pay Up to $20,000 for Risky Ibogaine Retreats in Mexico

High-earning Americans are traveling to Mexico to pay up to $20,000 for ibogaine treatments, seeking relief from addiction, burnout, or performance issues despite significant cardiac risks. Clinics in Cancun and Playa del Carmen offer luxury retreats with medical supervision, though the drug remains illegal in the U.S. outside clinical trials. The trend gained attention after the death of Presley Gerber, who had undergone similar high-dose treatments. Experts warn that these unregulated therapies lack consistent safety standards and are not proven cures for substance use disorders.

via Fox News|
#addiction-treatment#health#ibogaine
San Francisco’s addiction crisis: 41% of patients denied immediate detox access
public-health19 days ago

San Francisco’s addiction crisis: 41% of patients denied immediate detox access

A new San Francisco Department of Public Health report reveals that 41% of individuals seeking residential detox beds in fiscal 2024-25 were turned away on the same day or the next. While the city has expanded access to 78% of other addiction services, residential detox remains a critical bottleneck. The report attributes these turnaways to complex medical and mental health needs, limited bed capacity, and patients leaving before assessments. Public Health Director Daniel Tsai called the gap a 'huge priority' and is seeking state licensing flexibility to serve patients with complex conditions. A 16-bed dual-diagnosis facility is planned for early next year. Despite these efforts, advocates and some residents argue the system still fails to meet demand, with some patients leaving the city to seek treatment elsewhere.

via The San Francisco Standard|
#addiction-treatment#detox-beds#homelessness
Experts Debate Presley Gerber’s Treatment Choices Amid Clooney’s Mentorship
entertainment19 days ago

Experts Debate Presley Gerber’s Treatment Choices Amid Clooney’s Mentorship

Presley Gerber died at a Santa Monica rehab facility on September 20, 2026, at age 27. While George Clooney is reported to have offered long-term mentorship and advice on sobriety, medical experts are questioning the efficacy of the alternative therapies Gerber reportedly pursued, including unapproved treatments in Mexico.

via SheKnows|
#addiction-treatment#cindy-crawford#entertainment
Experts Link Presley Gerber’s Death to Unproven Ibogaine Therapy and Patient-Directed Care
health20 days ago

Experts Link Presley Gerber’s Death to Unproven Ibogaine Therapy and Patient-Directed Care

Presley Gerber, 27, died at a Santa Monica rehabilitation facility on September 20, 2026, with authorities investigating the incident as a suspected overdose. While final toxicology results are pending, addiction specialist Dr. Drew Pinsky cited Gerber’s prior use of ibogaine in Mexico as a critical red flag. Pinsky argued that allowing patients to dictate their own care, particularly by seeking unapproved alternative therapies, often leads to relapse and fatal outcomes. CNN provided context on ibogaine, a Schedule I substance derived from an African shrub, noting that while it is being studied for addiction and mental health, it carries significant cardiac risks and remains illegal in the U.S. outside of clinical trials.

via Fox News|
#addiction-treatment#fda-regulation#health
Continuity, Not Just Care: The Quiet Fracture in US Health Systems
health1 month ago

Continuity, Not Just Care: The Quiet Fracture in US Health Systems

A physician recounts a patient’s experience in addiction treatment where a well-planned dental procedure’s pain management unraveled due to insurance hurdles, prior authorizations, and fragmented handoffs across care settings. The piece argues that even sound medical decisions can fail to hold in the real world because the healthcare system’s checks, red tape, and transitions continually reset plans, eroding trust and dignity for patients. It calls for better continuity of care and proactive safeguards to ensure that good plans survive real-world barriers.

via Yahoo|
#addiction-treatment#continuity-of-care#health
Cocaine and meth are back: public health must adapt to a new stimulant era
good-medicine6 months ago

Cocaine and meth are back: public health must adapt to a new stimulant era

Opioid overdose deaths are declining, while deaths from cocaine and meth are rising, signaling an evolving drug crisis in which stimulant use often overlaps with opioids. There is no approved medication for cocaine or meth, so public health relies on approaches like contingency management and expanded treatment, though funding remains scarce. Experts emphasize the need for better public awareness of stimulant overdose symptoms and for scaling effective interventions to prevent a repeat of past crises.

via Vox|
#addiction-treatment#cocaine#good-medicine
Months-Long Shield Against Fentanyl: San Francisco's Breakthrough Addiction Therapy
health8 months ago

Months-Long Shield Against Fentanyl: San Francisco's Breakthrough Addiction Therapy

San Francisco is expanding long-acting injectable buprenorphine to treat fentanyl addiction, a therapy that blocks opioids for weeks and has shown higher retention than daily meds: the city logged about 1,400 injections in 2024 and 2,800 in 2025, with jail programs reporting 43% follow-up after release versus 29% for daily-pill users. While promising, the first dose can cause intense withdrawal if dosing is not precise, and some patients still relapse. Experts view this as a major breakthrough that could widen access beyond SF as research continues.

via sfstandard.com|
#addiction-treatment#buprenorphine#fentanyl
Doctors Discover Surprising Effects of Drinking on Ozempic
health-and-science11 months ago

Doctors Discover Surprising Effects of Drinking on Ozempic

Recent research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic not only aid weight loss but also reduce alcohol cravings and alter alcohol processing in the body by slowing gastric emptying, which delays alcohol absorption and effects. This could have implications for addiction treatment, though further studies are needed to understand the mechanisms involved.

via Futurism|
#addiction-treatment#alcohol-cravings#gastric-emptying