Cindy Crawford praised ‘warrior’ son Presley Gerber months before his death at age 27 on Sunday.The supermodel, 60, her daughter Kaia, 25, and husband Rande Gerber, 64, rallied around Presley in March after he discussed doing an Ibogaine treatment in Mexico in an Instagram post. Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub that is reported to help withdrawal symptoms and reset brain pathways. After Presley wrote about his experience, his family left supportive comments, with Cindy writing, ‘You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!’Kaia added, ‘That’s my brother. I am so damn proud.’And his dad similarly gushed, ‘I’m so proud of you and your courage. Facing what’s hard takes real strength and watching you find your way back to yourself is everything. I love you so much.’ Cindy Crawford, 60, praised ‘warrior’ son Presley Gerber months before his death at age 27 on Sunday; pictured in November 2024 The supermodel rallied around Presley in March after he discussed doing an Ibogaine treatment in Mexico in an Instagram post; pictured September 10In the caption of his post, Presley wrote: ‘Pre Ibogaine Flood Dose – quiet moment before everything changed. i was absolutely terrified, and I knew I would be again if I ever had to face something like this (helps to not go into the situations you do that get ya there but that’s life sometimes.) ‘my mantras were love yourself and lis gotta be the last time for this reason. letting go of control didn’t come easy, but I trusted there was something bigger than me guiding it. I knew why i was there. 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.’Next time I’d like to choose. And absolutely can’t forget the incredible caring kind and on their sh*t team. Helps a lot haha. And I made some dope ass friends there #iboga #ibogaine #rewireyourbrain #loveyourself #mentalhealth.’ Ibogaine, an extract from the iboga plant, is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States.Despite its ban, public figures including Melissa Etheridge – who lost her 21-year-old son Beckett to a fentanyl overdose in 2020 – and Lamar Odom have endorsed its benefits.And a Stanford University study published in January 2024 reported that ibogaine significantly improved symptoms of anxiety and depression in 30 veterans.According to the Washington Post, ibogaine became prohibited in America in 1967.’It heals the brain,’ neurologist Deborah Mash explained to the publication in March 2024, noting that the substance rewires the brain by promoting growth of ‘neural networks in damaged brains.’ Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychoactive substance derived from an African shrub that is reported to help withdrawal symptoms and reset brain pathways After Presley wrote about his experience, his family left supportive comments, with Cindy writing, ‘You are a warrior! Walked thru the fire to find yourself! So proud!’ Presley died Sunday at a rehab facility, according to TMZ. His cause of death was not revealed; Seen with mom Cindy Crawford in 2018; The family of four pictured at a wedding in 2024The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said that Presley died Sunday at a rehab facility, according to TMZ. His cause of death has not yet been revealed.Last month, Kaia revealed how Presley’s drug use and mental health struggles affected their family in an interview with Vogue.’When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,’ she told the outlet.Amid Presley’s untimely death, a rep for Cindy told the Daily Mail, ‘The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.’Presley began modeling at age 15 and was featured in campaigns for fashion labels Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein.He faced mental health struggles from a young age and was arrested for driving under the influence in 2019.Last November, Presley revealed he was retreating from social media to ‘take care of my own mental health for a bit.’One month later, he opened up about his personal life in a candid video shared online, listing medications he was taking for ‘night terrors’ and ‘panic attacks.”I feel like honesty is the best policy,’ he began before sharing that he was on 1mg of Buprenorphine – used to treat both pain and opioid use disorders – twice a day.Presley also shared that the ‘benzos have been fluctuating up and down depending on what’s been going on in my life.’Benzodiazepines help ‘slow down activity in your brain and nervous system’ to treat ‘anxiety and related mental health conditions,’ per Cleveland Clinic.’Unfortunately, I’ve had a lot of loss in many different forms recently, so that is not an excuse, but it’s the reason why I am where I’m at now,’ he shared.He did not go into detail about the ‘loss’ he referenced, but went on to explain that he also took a dose of Xanax at night or when his ‘panic attacks are really, really bad.’The model then listed Valium, admitting that he didn’t know exactly how much he’d been taking as he said, ‘Who f***ing knows anymore.’He noted in the Instagram reel that ‘doctors say a lot of different things so it’s kind of scary. But hopefully between my research and their research and the world and God, we can finally figure this out.’Presley also talked about the lack of ‘direction’ he had from doctors when it came to his medication.’I’d like doctors to be like, “Take this three times a day.” But every psychiatrist I’ve had – and I’ve had 15 – are like, “Here’s 20 medications and take this if you feel like this, take this as needed.”‘And I’m like, “No, don’t give me that much leeway.” I need some direction,’ he continued. Cindy and Rande pictured with a baby Presley in 2000 Kaia recently told Vogue magazine that witnessing her brother’s honesty about his personal struggles was ‘refreshing’; the siblings pictured in February 2024Kaia told Vogue her brother’s troubles made her want to be the ‘easy’ child.She explained, ‘I think that’s also why I started to self-?identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing.’She told the magazine that witnessing her brother’s honesty was ‘refreshing.”My parents for most of our lives were very, very private and didn’t share anything – and now we have this absolute teacher, my brother, who says, “I’m gonna be very human for everyone.” There’s only so much you can hide from the world,’ she said.’And trying to put a lid on something just makes the person feel like you’re ashamed of them,’ she noted.This past May, Presley expressed gratitude for his father in a heartfelt Instagram post.He posted a photo of them paddle boarding and wrote, ‘I have the best father in the world. He’s never given up on me. He’s always there for me. Always has the best advice for me. I appreciate this man more than words can explain. I love you pops. To more paddle boarding days around the world.’Cindy showed her support in the comments, writing, ‘My boys!’ and the father of two wrote, ‘I am honored [to] take this ride called life with you over and over any time. Sometimes we may fall but with a little help always get back up. I love you forever Prez.’