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First Human Study Shows Ibogaine Induces Forgiveness of Moral Injury in Special Forces Veterans

Huberman Lab · Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams · June 4, 2026
First Human Study Shows Ibogaine Induces Forgiveness of Moral Injury in Special Forces Veterans
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Essentials: Psychedelics & Neurostimulation for Brain Rewiring | Dr. Nolan Williams
"They come back and say that they've forgiven themselves, which is huge, right? And part of that is being able to see themself in a different light and having empathy finally for themself and being able to kind of have that experience of forgiving."
Dr. Williams revealed results from the first comprehensive neurobiological study of ibogaine in humans, conducted with Navy SEALs and Army Rangers suffering from PTSD and moral injury. The psychedelic session lasts 24-36 hours and is described as 'ten years of psychotherapy in a night.' Veterans reported forgiving themselves for traumatic wartime incidents, though full data analysis is pending.
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