Rommell Washington, BENU Project

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12:45PM - 3:15PM

Moderated by Alex Grey;

Dana Beal, author, The Ibogaine Story;

Carl Ruck, PhD, author, The Apples of Apollo;

Rev. Ron Sala, Unitarian Universalist minister, The Holy Grail;

Paul De Rienzo, writer and former editor of High Times magazine;

Rob Gordon, Cures-Not-Wars. Discussion

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3:15PM - 3:45PM

Break

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3:45PM - 5:45PM

Hands on Ibogaine Treatment: Tips and Pointers

Howard Lotsof, discoverer of ibogaine's antiaddictive effects, "Ibogaine Forms, Dose and Dose Regimens", PowerPoint slide show available;

Patrick Kroupa, Founder, Mindvox.com ibogaine list, "Ibogaine Low Dose and Maintenance Therapy";

Dimitri Mugianis, patient/provider, "Ibogaine in Urban Settings";

Adam Nodelman, patient/provider;

"Ibogaine and Music Therapy", Music Therapy and Ibogaine Treatment: Harmonic Symbiosis ;

Chris Laurance, patient/provider. Discussion

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5:45PM - 7:00PM

Screening of Ibogaine: Rite of Passage - NY Premiere

Producer/Director Ben de Loenen presents his magnificent documentary. The film was shot on three continents in six countries detailing Bwiti Rites in Gabon, ibogaine therapies in Mexico as well as, scientist, patient and Bwiti nganga (doctor/priest) interviews providing a total perspective of the ibogaine world. An amazing film. The best of the ibogaine genre. view trailer

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Monday, February 21, 2005

10:00AM noon - 10:30AM

Registration and Introductory Remarks

Howard Lotsof, President, Dora Weiner Foundation, "Ibogaine Science: Patient Stigma."

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10:30AM noon - 11:30AM

New Findings: Dopamine, Craving and Ibogaine Effects PowerPoint presentation available (3.5mb)

Carl Anderson PhD, Brain Imaging Center McLean Hospital & Harvard Medical School

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Ibogaine: Medical and Research Perspectives

11:30AM - 11:45PM

Patrick K. Kroupa, University of Miami School of Medicine, "Ibogaine: Phase I Clinical Trials Restarted in 2005."

11:45AM - 1:15PM

Jeffrey Kamlet MD, President, Florida Society of Addiction Medicine and attending physician, Healing Transitions Ibogaine Center, "Medical Ibogaine Therapy."

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1:15PM - 1:45PM

Break

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1:45PM - 3:15PM

Scientific Panel: Assessing the New Possibilities of Ibogaine

Kenneth R. Alper MD, New York University School of Medicine, "Ibogaine: A Medical Subculture;"

Emmanual Onaivi PhD, William Paterson College, "Ibogaine and Gene Expression Abstract and Introduction

Jon Freedlander, "Survey Methamphetamine Treatments with Ibogaine." PowerPoint slide show available (3.8mb)

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3:15PM - 3:45PM Break

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3:45PM - 5:15PM

Ibogaine: Anti-Viral Effects

Vic Hernandez PhD, Harvard School of Public Health, "Ibogaine: Beyond Chemical Dependence - presentation available ;"

Jason Farrell, Positive Health Project, "Ibogaine- Treatment Options and Low Threshold Access;"

Chris Laurance, patient/provider;

Richie D, patient

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5:15PM - 7:00PM

Final Wrap-up Panel

Kenneth R. Alper MD, Moderator with Principal Panelists.

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Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet who has treated hundreds of patients with ibogaine for chemical dependence talks to Howard Lotsof discoverer of ibogaine's antiaddictive effects during the NYC Ibogaine Forum.