The Awakening in the Dream House is not a traditional facility where you the "client" are separate from the "staff." Our intent is to dissolve the illusion of separation that is at the core of the addiction process. We are a "family" committed to providing a fulfilling and comfortable place for people to detox and recreate their lives. We offer a safe, clean, and calm setting to work in and will assist in meeting your needs. You will be treated as an equal, with respect and an understanding of the path to recovery you have chosen.

We are located 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta in a lovely beach community. The staff has taken pride in creating a warm, welcoming home environment in which to work. We have made every effort to provide the most grounded, non-distracted setting possible and have put in place what we feel are the best conditions for a successful treatment and recovery. During your stay, we can help you set up appointments for yoga, massage, reiki, or other helpful therapies.

Treatments are monitored by experienced ibogaine facilitators. Safety is of prime concern. If the need arises, we have access to emergency medical support. A fully operational hospital is only minutes away.


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Depending on the nature of your treatment, you will need to stay with us from 5 days to 2 weeks. Of course we recommend you stay as long as you like; the more time you spend away from your home environment, the better your chances of recovery. If you decide to stay longer, we can help you find accommodations, but you will be responsible for yourself. The beach is a short distance away, and outings are possible after sufficient recovery time. There are internet cafes and phones for communication, and stores for provisions.

Meals will be prepared for you by our staff. We prefer simple, whole food preparation and try to use as much local produce as possible. There are also many good restaurants that you can visit. We will try our best to accommodate any special dietary needs. Please let us know in advance so that we have time to prepare.

We do not allow friends or family at the treatment house during or on the day or two following ibogaine therapy sessions. It is important that the person doing this work has sufficient separation from their home environment. If a friend or family member decides to accompany you, they will be responsible for their own food and accommodations. We may be able to help them find somewhere to stay, but we cannot make any guarantees.

Please know that this is a serious therapy-it is not a magic bullet. You may be challenged and at times very uncomfortable. This is part of the healing process. We have made every effort to make the ibogaine experience as safe and comfortable as possible, but be prepared to do some hard work. We understand that this process can be incredibly difficult at times. We want to make sure you get everything you need for your mental, physical and emotional well-being. But this truly is hard work.

We have all been trained in specific fields that will help us to assist you in this work, but, beyond taking care of your immediate needs, all that we can do is be present and maintain a safe environment for you to recover in. Ultimately, you are responsible for the final outcome of the treatment. We make it a point to offer as much support as possible to get through this, but our purpose is not to take on the responsibility nor the control over your life. This is a place for you to follow through with your decision to change and to lay the groundwork for a better life and future.