Treatment
We have created a safe and comfortable environment for you to do your work. Sessions will be conducted in our therapy house with 24 hour monitoring by experienced ibogaine facilitators. On the day of the treatment you will be examined by our doctor. If necessary, he will request further tests and will check in on you during your recovery to monitor your vital signs and physical stability and to provide for any medical needs that may arise.
The dose ranges and treatment protocol will be specifically designed to accommodate your personal needs and to provide the most effective and efficient treatment possible. The main visionary part of the experience usually begins one to three hours after you receive the initial dose and can last from six to ten hours.
Ibogaine therapy has similar requirements to minor surgery using an anesthetic. General stress on the body is similar, as are recovery rates. It is important that you stay at least 5 days to 2 weeks. We recommended you stay longer. If you decide to extend your stay, we can help you find accommodations somewhere nearby.
Side Effects
Ibogaine is known to have a few unpleasant side effects. Not everyone experiences them but it's important to be aware of them. Almost everyone feels some form of motion induced nausea. It is important to remain as still as possible during the initial phases of the journey. Roughly one-third of patients vomit−for some this can be very intense and may continue for several hours. This is a normal part of the healing process; a way for the body to rid itself of physical and psychic toxins. Many people also experience auditory and visual distortions during the first six hours. These disappear completely after 36 hours. Extended periods of sleeplessness may occur, and extreme physical discomfort during the "waking up" process is not uncommon.
Final Thoughts
It cannot be stressed enough−this is a highly personal experience, and each individual's journey will be uniquely suited to his or her specific needs. Not everyone will experience visions or witness memories of childhood (for those that do, it may or may not be in an emotionally detached way.) This will not effect the success of your treatment. The medicine works on many levels simultaneously−many of which we are not consciously aware.
Ibogaine therapy is not a quick fix. It is a pathway to a deeper sense of self; an opportunity to establish a new way of being. You are essentially being reborn and the more time your new sense of self has to stabilize, the greater the potential for a full, long-lasting recovery.
On the day following treatment many are left with the impression that it "didn't work" or that they would "never recommend this to anyone." We are continually reminding people to wait a few days before they pass judgment. Ibogaine therapy is not a quick fix. It is a pathway to a deeper sense of self; an opportunity to establish a new way of being. For some this may be the beginning of a long, arduous process. Sometimes more than one treatment is necessary. It all depends on where you are on your path of unfolding.
If you are dealing with a hard-core addiction process, the medicine may only be able to work on the physical part of your addiction. You may need to return for another treatment to work on the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your process. Remember, you are essentially being reborn, and the more time your new sense of self has to stabilize, the greater the potential for a full, long-lasting recovery.