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What Is Ibogaine? Presley Gerber Received Psychedelic Therapy in Mexico Months Before His Death

  • Model Presley Gerber, 27, died Sunday at a rehab facility, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. An official cause of death has not yet been given.
  • Six months ago in March, Gerber posted a video documenting a "Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose" in Cancun, Mexico. Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychedelic drug used to treat opioid and alcohol dependence.
  • Speaking on the podcast Studio in 2023, Gerber described mental health as a "24/7 job," expressing a desire to help others struggling with depression and substance abuse without judgment.
  • Signed by IMG Models at 15, Gerber modeled for Burberry, Dolce, Gabbana, and Bottega Veneta. His sister, model Kaia Gerber, praised his courage, saying "Facing what's hard takes real strength."
  • Ibogaine remains illegal to possess in many jurisdictions but is legal to administer in Mexico. The drug is unlicensed and experimental, unavailable on the NHS, raising questions about regulatory oversight.
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The death of Cindy Crawford's son from an alleged overdose has focused on an experimental substance that could change the treatment of addictions and resistant depression.

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Presley Gerber had psychedelic drug treatment just months before he died

The son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber died on Sunday in a rehab facility aged 27

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Presley Gerber (†27) wanted to become healthy and clean. For this he went to Mexico to undergo a therapy with the controversial drug Ibogain. What exactly does it have on him and what risks does the therapy entail?

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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