America’s love affair with opioids shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly every family in America at least knows someone who is battling drug addiction. If you know someone who is an addict then it’s best that you start asking questions and getting help for them — can you have a cell phone in rehab? Which rehab will be best for them? What will happen to their health if they continue to take drugs? Which treatments will be most effective? Between heroin and newcomers like promethazine and the resurgence of opioid prescription pills, addiction rates are reaching an all time high. However, a recent breakthrough in the world of heroin and opioid addiction, Ibogaine, is said to be one of the biggest in the world of addiction treatment in many years. But what exactly is Ibogaine and how does it help in the fight against heroin addiction?
What is Ibogaine
Ibogaine is a psychedelic drug that is derived from a West African plant, the Tabernanthe iboga. The plant has been used for many centuries for shamanic practices and spiritual development and was used in many rites of passages ceremonies. Research on its effectiveness on the treatment of opiate substance treatment have been conducted since the 60’s. Several researchers have proven that Ibogaine is indeed effective in the treatment of substance abuse, notably heroin, codeine, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol and nicotine.
Does Ibogaine Work
Ibogaine is still a little-known treatment in the United States and many have gone overseas for treatment. For many, the idea of a psychedelic drug reversing the effects of heroin and opiate addiction seem too good to be true, but many of the people who have undergone the treatment said that it affected them in ways that they could never imagine. While some clinics are now offering the treatment on American soil, most centers are located overseas with Mexico being a prime destination for American patients.
How does the Treatment work?
Ibogaine being a psychedelic drug, plunges patients into a sort of dream like state. Ibogaine targets the underlying issues that affect and trigger addiction and not simply the physical symptoms. Patients are able to search for the deeper causes of their addiction and bring them back to the surface.
On the physical level, Ibogaine works by binding with the body’s opioid receptors and resetting the brain. The process automatically interrupts the opiate addiction and brings patients back to a pre-addiction state. For many patients, it either curbs or completely stops withdrawal symptoms.
How much does Ibogaine Cost?
Ibogaine treatment prices depends on the clinic. While some clinics will charge in excess of $10,000 for treatment, treatment should never cost more than $7000. The average procedure costs between $5000 and $7000. This includes the medical staff, all medication costs, resort style accommodations and more. But a state of the art center with professional staff and installation should never cost more than $6000.
Conclusion
Ibogaine addiction therapy is a real breakthrough in the world of heroin addiction and seems very promising. However, before you choose a clinic, make sure that you do your due diligence and conduct research on them. Make sure that they have a reputation for results and operate from professional facilities. Also stay away from Iboga wilderness retreats offered by shady “shaman” types. They are more often than not scam artists and you won’t get near as good results as with a professional team.
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