Presley Gerber Passes Away at 27 in Rehab Facility

Presley Gerber, known for his modeling career and as the son of Cindy Crawford, has died at the age of 27. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death on Sunday at a rehab center. The exact cause remains unconfirmed at this time.

Gerber had been vocal about his battles with mental health and substance abuse issues in recent years. In March, he shared a personal moment on Instagram, stating, “Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose – quiet moment before everything changed.” He reflected on confronting his inner struggles and expressed hope that he was on a path to recovery, saying, “I faced what I had been running from, and somewhere in all of it, I started finding my way back to myself. We shall see… Praying it’s the last time I have to come back.” In the same post, he used hashtags related to ibogaine, mental health, and self-love.

Ibogaine, derived from the West African shrub iboga, acts as a mild stimulant in small doses. In larger amounts, it can induce deep psychedelic experiences, including hallucinations. The compound is used in pharmaceuticals for various conditions, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and is known to help manage symptoms of substance dependency by reducing withdrawal effects and cravings.

Despite its therapeutic uses, ibogaine has been a controlled substance since the 1980s in the U.S. and Europe. It remains classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act.

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