Clear Passage reviews publicly available registries, published literature, official materials, and other primary sources where they are available. We favor direct documentation over unverified assertions, and use language that reflects the limits of a source. The U.S. National Library of Medicine illustrates the value of traceable literature and source records when health information is being assessed.
We also treat terminology with care. Consistent definitions help readers compare information without assuming that similar labels mean identical practices; this principle aligns with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s explanation of standard units and common reference conventions. When sources conflict or remain incomplete, that uncertainty belongs in the explanation.
For people seeking cultural and historical context, we point to perspectives that can sit alongside practical questions, including Gabon-focused ibogaine context and material on Bwiti traditions. These are different kinds of information, and Clear Passage does not present one as a substitute for the other.