Copyright 1993 Federal Information Systems Corporation
FNS DAYBOOK
AUGUST 25, 1993, WEDNESDAY
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
LOAD-DATE-MDC: August 23, 1993
EDITION: FINAL
SECTION: FEDERAL AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
LENGTH: 386 words
HEADLINE: EVENT: THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
TIME: 9:00 am
BODY:
SUBJECT: (FDA) MEETING. The Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Abuse Advisory Committee meets to discuss information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse regarding the potential toxicity and benefits of Ibogaine, an alkaloid for drug addiction therapy. The drug, made from a West African root, has received media attention recently due to clinical trials outside the United States that show it significantly reduces and even eliminates cravings for heroin and cocaine in addicts. The committee meets in closed session from noon to 5 p.m.
LOCATION: Holiday Inn, 8777 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md., Plaza Ballroom –August 25
CONTACT: Isaac Roubein, 301-443-3741, or the hotel, 301-589-0800
