Opiates Detox

Opiate detoxification (oxycontin, morphine, codeine, percodan, heroin, fentanol, etc.)

Opiate detoxification is the main focus of attention for the use of ibogaine in addiction therapy due to its ability to stop physical withdrawal within 2 hours after administration. Normally there is an effect felt from the 1st stage in treatment dosing. We prefer to build the ibogaine up to treat the symptoms and then flood the system with a therapeutic dose to relieve the body from the uncomfortable stages of withdrawal. This includes movement or kicking, shakes and body temperature variations, diarrhea, and cramping. What to expect is teary eyes, sneezing, and yawning which are common 1st stage symptoms. We need some kind of first stage symptom to use as a scale for treatment. The symptoms the ibogaine will not address are the sleeplessness and anxiety that occur from detox. Sleeplessness can occur for days and anxiety comes and goes and can be helped with valium in some cases.

There are many side effects from the ibogaine itself. The body still has to process the detoxification. This is a long and hard process. You will feel spent from the experience and need to take 2 to 3 days to feel energy return. It is not uncommon to spend several days in bed. It takes time to recover from any detoxification in the system.

Pre-treatment protocols using supplements, over all good health, and a reduction in use of substances will aid in the rate of healing. Post-treatment protocols using hydration, diet and nutritional supplements, along with exercise and massage will help supply the body in providing energy and a vehicle for elimination of the toxins built up from using. Pharmaceuticals will aid in some discomfort but must be managed by staff. Overmedicating will slow the process down and will not allow the body to regain energy for healing. We want you to be able to rest and sleep and we will support this with medications when they work but all medications seem to lose their effect after a few days. Please note that this is difficult work on the part of the client.

Why use Ibogaine:

It eliminates the symptoms of withdrawal. When ibogaine is processed by the liver, it stores up in the body as nor-ibogaine and resides for 2 months supporting the loss of craving. This is a window of grace to move away from the addiction. Within a few days, if not almost immediately, the craving for opiates is gone. The mental relationship that one has with substances varies from person to person so it doesn't always just go away but the physical demand is cleared. This is a head start if applied with a positive embrace of the experience. We recommend having a support system in place before treatment. This will benefit you greatly but there will still be many hurdles to overcome. Having a healthy environment to return to free of any available substances also will help in moments of frustration or emotional vulnerability. It is the personal responsibility of everyone to follow through with their own healing. We only offer an opportunity to break free of the primary chenical dependency.

We suggest that you investigate ibogaine treatment on the internet or speak directly with those who have undergone treatment. We will provide names and numbers upon request.

Methadone


The treatment for Methadone lasts an average of five to twelve days. It is beneficial to come prepared to stay at least that long to ensure the Methadone has been eliminated. The time recommended to stay also depends on the length of time you have been using Methadone, your age, your health , and how many milligrams your taking.

Methadone releases slowly and is stored throughout the body. It resists elimination more than other opiates therefore small doses of Ibogaine will be administered as the symptoms arise up to several days after the original treatment. This process will continue until symptoms are eliminated. We offer several post -treatment protocols that, if followed, offer additional relief.

It is advisable to decrease Methadone dosage two weeks before an Ibogaine session. Although it is not absolutely necessary we find that the reduction makes it easier to rid the body of the opiates. It is manditory to wait 2 days after your last Methadone dose before beginning treatment. In addition, it is important to use the supplemental outline for at least 1 week prior to Ibogaine treatment in order to prepare the body for elimination. We can safely and comfortably treat 160 mg. of methadone if you fallow our protocol pre treatment and post. ( for protocol info go to heroin/opiate detox)

What to expect?

The Ibogaine will address 90% of the withdrawal symptoms. You will feel somewhat tired but not sick. You will definitely feel something going on in your body, and energy levels will vary. During the first few days there will be discomfort and can be managed with medications. The most common issue that is experienced is sleeplessness which may take up to two weeks before returning to normal.

This is a uncomfortable process and draining and is suggested to be prepared to not feel energy for a period of time so please help prepare yourself . We will offer all we can but still there is a 10% residual effect of detox that under normal circumstances is tolerable but may be heightened due to not having been exposed to any pain for months or years . Most people who have been threw detox accept this easily but those who have not done detox before may experience discomfort. There is no easy way out The body still has to heal and though the major and minor symptoms of withdrawal are controlled it is still taxing on the system . We want this information to be clear in preparation and questions asked for your personal preparation before we begin so feel inclined to do so and we will give all info and assistance we can.