Anthropology

The uncertain future of iboga, a psychotropic plant of Gabon

Iboga seems victim of its growing popularity abroad and could disappear, worried environmentalists. Gabon also ratified in 2012 the “Nagoya Protocol” which provides for a “sustainable” trade of biodiversity resources … Absorbed as a bark powder from its root, iboga, a shrub endemic to the equatorial forest of Central Africa, gives “visions” and allows “to…

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Spirituality

A City [and State] without stigmatization…?

Each cent invested in… harm reduction programs not only saves lives, but also saves money. It’s true. ​ …a city of humane drug policy, successful services, and prevention programs. Drop-in centres, shelters for the homeless with drug consumption rooms, heroin substitution therapy, coffeeshops, smart shops,… tolerant police, and adequate city authorities. From the Article (Drogriporter):A…

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