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Construction Projects / Re: DIY Freeze Drier
Last post by Casey M. - Apr 23, 2026, 01:04 PMProgress update?
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General Discussion / Re: My thoughts on Ibogaine tr...
Last post by Casey M. - Apr 23, 2026, 01:03 PMIbogaine is a psychedelic that is quite different from psilocybin, but the current research suggests that it is highly effective at treating opiate addiction. While it is highly cardiotoxic, it is not something that would be used long term. It has already been used underground or in other countries as an addiction treatment for quite some time now. How its is used is that a patient would undergo a single session of taking one large dose or several small doses where they will experience a strong dream like hallucinatory state. During this, they are closely monitored by medical professionals ready to step in if the heart starts to struggle.
While ibogaine is not ideal because of its toxicity, more research and funding into it can help discover new analogues that are less toxic.
While ibogaine is not ideal because of its toxicity, more research and funding into it can help discover new analogues that are less toxic.
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General Discussion / My thoughts on Ibogaine treatm...
Last post by shokwave - Apr 22, 2026, 10:01 AMHi all,
So, recent news has brought Ibogaine into the forefront as a treatment for opioid addiction. I don't agree with it, and it's not for political reasons. The efficacy, or effectiveness, of low-dose psychedelics for various mental health treatments is a topic of ongoing research, and I would not be surprised if it were a great treatment to help people get off of opioids. The problem is for long-term use. Ibogaine is highly cardiotoxic, meaning it interferes with heart rhythms. Methadone, the most common opiod replacement medication also causes "long QT syndrome" but it is manageable. Add Ibogaine to that mix and you have no idea wha the effects will be. From other discussions on blue light for instance, it is not a pretty situation.
Do I think psychedelics can help lower dose or more opiate naive patients, who only require 50mg or less methadone transition off? Absolutely, and it is worth study. However, I would hope the solution could be something like low dose psilocin, ie microdose mushrooms instead of a heavy hallucinogen like ibogaine. Even ketamine may be worth a try. But not ibogaine. Its just not worth the health risk, which is something this administration doesnt care about.
So, recent news has brought Ibogaine into the forefront as a treatment for opioid addiction. I don't agree with it, and it's not for political reasons. The efficacy, or effectiveness, of low-dose psychedelics for various mental health treatments is a topic of ongoing research, and I would not be surprised if it were a great treatment to help people get off of opioids. The problem is for long-term use. Ibogaine is highly cardiotoxic, meaning it interferes with heart rhythms. Methadone, the most common opiod replacement medication also causes "long QT syndrome" but it is manageable. Add Ibogaine to that mix and you have no idea wha the effects will be. From other discussions on blue light for instance, it is not a pretty situation.
Do I think psychedelics can help lower dose or more opiate naive patients, who only require 50mg or less methadone transition off? Absolutely, and it is worth study. However, I would hope the solution could be something like low dose psilocin, ie microdose mushrooms instead of a heavy hallucinogen like ibogaine. Even ketamine may be worth a try. But not ibogaine. Its just not worth the health risk, which is something this administration doesnt care about.
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Construction Projects / Re: DIY Freeze Drier
Last post by shokwave - Mar 05, 2026, 02:09 PMIt needs to basically cool things off a lot (ice maker), then pull a vacuum on it so that the ice sublimates (straight from solid to vapor). I'll have to do a little research, but I do have a vacuum pump, and I have an old unused ice maker, the platic piece that pushes the ice off cracked, but the getty-cold-maker part seems to be fine. So first step would be that going into an airtight box with shelves to put fruits on and then figuring out the control programming.
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Construction Projects / Re: DIY Freeze Drier
Last post by Casey M. - Mar 05, 2026, 12:26 PMHow does one build a freeze dryer?
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Construction Projects / Re: DIY Freeze Drier
Last post by Captains Cultures - Mar 05, 2026, 11:36 AMAwesome shok! Keep us up to date!!
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Construction Projects / DIY Freeze Drier
Last post by shokwave - Mar 05, 2026, 11:00 AMHey all, so I have an idea. I want to make a freeze drier. I think I have the physical components, an ice maker and a vacuum pump. I'd like to document and discuss the project here.
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General Discussion / Re: New Channel Requests
Last post by shokwave - Feb 22, 2026, 02:36 AMQuote from: OneUpTeas on Feb 19, 2026, 10:49 PMlmk what info youd need from me and guac to get any additional materials from us for any oneupteas related vendor areas or channels to make it easier for you when creatingMade you and admin, slow on the uptake here. You can create / move categories and stuff now
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General Discussion / Re: New Channel Requests
Last post by OneUpTeas - Feb 19, 2026, 10:49 PMlmk what info youd need from me and guac to get any additional materials from us for any oneupteas related vendor areas or channels to make it easier for you when creating
