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Editorial

Evaluating the toxicity and therapeutic potential of ibogaine in the treatment of chronic opioid abuse

Matthias Luza DemeRx Inc., Miami, Florida, United StatesView further author information
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Deborah C. Mashb University of Miami School of Medicine, Neurology & Pharmacology, University of Miami Life Science Bldg., Florida, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 1019-1022 | Received 11 May 2021, Accepted 14 Jun 2021, Published online: 24 Jun 2021

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