Testimony provided at a joint hearing Thursday said the drug has shown promise in helping people overcome addiction, PTSD, and brain trauma.

A joint hearing held Thursday at the Mississippi State Capitol allowed lawmakers to assess the benefits and risks of a psychedelic treatment aimed at helping people suffering from trauma. Lawmakers gathered information from experts as they consider potential policy changes in the coming legislative session.

The Public Health Joint Committee hearing on the potential benefits of Ibogaine included information from those who provide the treatment, which has to take place in Mexico due to current laws in the United States, along with testimony from patients who have taken the treatment.

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