Americans for Ibogaine (AFI) convened a landmark bipartisan gathering in Aspen, Colorado, bringing together lawmakers, researchers, veterans' groups, and communication strategists. Texas's ibogaine research initiative — the most well-funded in the nation — was showcased as a replicable model for other states. Explore MindScape Retreat Learn about our Ibogaine Treatment program Read About MindScape — our story, our team, and our approach Ready to take the next step?
Contact Us Visit MindScape Retreat for more resources A Rare Political Alignment on Ibogaine In a political era defined by division, a coalition of unlikely allies gathered at the Aspen Meadows Resort for one of the most strategically focused psychedelic policy events of 2025. Organized by Americans for Ibogaine (AFI), the convening brought together researchers, state legislators, veterans' organizations, and media strategists — all focused on one goal: building a pathway for legal ibogaine access in the United States. "No one cares about the politics when they're burying their kids," said AFI's Bryan Hubbard, capturing the urgency that has united conservatives and progressives around ibogaine. The opioid epidemic, which kills over 80,000 Americans annually, and the parallel PTSD crisis among military veterans have created what attendees described as a rare shared purpose.
Texas Shows the Way Much of the gathering's attention centered on Texas's ibogaine research initiative, led by strategist Logan Davidson.
As US-based research expands through initiatives like Texas's, we expect the evidence to further confirm what our clinical team sees in practice: ibogaine, delivered safely, can be transformative.
Texas has emerged as the most ambitious and well-funded state program for ibogaine research, with institutional partners including Baylor University, the Texas Tech University System, and the Menninger Clinic. Davidson outlined the political playbook: identify bipartisan champions early, address opponents before they mobilize, and maintain a steady flow of educational materials for legislators. As Hubbard noted, "Texas proved you can do this in the reddest state in America.
" The financial argument proved particularly compelling to lawmakers. Hubbard pointed out that states often spend $150,000 to $200,000 per person across multiple failed rounds of traditional addiction treatment. Standard 30-day inpatient programs cost $10,000–$30,000 per stay, yet relapse rates remain stubbornly high. "What we're doing now isn't just ineffective — it's economically unsustainable," Hubbard said.
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Ibogaine's ability to interrupt opioid dependence in a single administration makes it not just a medical alternative but a fiscal one. The MindScape Perspective At MindScape Retreat , we see the momentum building in the US as deeply encouraging — and it validates what we've observed firsthand for years. Our medically supervised ibogaine programs in Mexico have helped individuals who have cycled through multiple rounds of traditional rehab without lasting results. The Aspen gathering's emphasis on medical rigor and institutional credibility aligns closely with our approach.
We've always maintained that ibogaine's power must be paired with proper cardiac screening, medical supervision, and aftercare integration. As US-based research expands through initiatives like Texas's, we expect the evidence to further confirm what our clinical team sees in practice: ibogaine, delivered safely, can be transformative. For those who can't wait for US legalization, our facility offers the same standard of evidence-based care that these researchers are advocating for — available today. Source: Psychedelics Today — In Aspen, a Bipartisan Strategy for Ibogaine Takes Shape Interested in learning more about medically supervised ibogaine treatment?
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