Ibogaine is a psychedelic compound derived from the root of an African shrub. It has been traditionally used in African spiritual ceremonies and is currently being studied to treat addiction to drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Ibogaine works by interrupting the cycle of addiction. When someone is addicted to a drug, they become psychologically dependent on it. Ibogaine helps break this psychological dependence by disrupting the memories associated with drug use. Ibogaine allows the person to start fresh and rebuild their life without being haunted by past drug use.