There is a growing movement to study and eventually legalize a powerful, plant-based psychedelic called ibogaine, which early research suggests could help treat traumatic brain injuries, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders and other mental health conditions.

Because ibogaine remains illegal in the United States, many seeking relief are traveling to Mexico, where clinics like Ambio Life Sciences legally offer the treatment. Among them are U.S. military veterans, often supported by a San Diego nonprofit called VETS , which helps cover the cost for those turning to ibogaine.

In a landmark July 2025 study published in Nature Mental Health , Stanford University researchers followed 30 service members who underwent ibogaine treatment in Mexico. They foun

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