Former Trump Cabinet Secretary Is Unlikely Advocate for Drug That Made Him See The Devil

A Republican whose 2012 presidential bid was thwarted by a viral mental lapse on a debate stage has become a top advocate for a powerful drug that made him see the devil.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry says ibogaine—an illegal substance that derives from a Central African shrub’s root—has changed his life for the better, transforming his brain from showing a slight atrophy to now appearing like that of a 40-year-old man.

The iboga shrub, where the drug ibogaine comes from, has been used in ceremonies in Gabon for centuries. Those who consume it experience an altered consciousness, inducing visions that enable them to communicate with the spirits in the eyes of the Gabonese. / Jorge Fernández / LightRocket via Getty Images

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