Ibogaine is the only available drug that can remove an opiate addiction without causing harsh withdrawal symptoms and without the potential for secondary addiction. Ibogaine’s metabolite (nor-Ibogaine) is an opiate agonist and is non-addictive. Ibogaine works on several different receptors in the brain including the opioid receptors. When someone is physically addicted to opiates, like morphine, pethidine, heroin or methadone, their central nervous system is adjusted to having the opioid receptors filled. The withdrawal syndrome starts when the addicted person stops taking opiates abruptly. Nor-Ibogaine fits into the opioid receptors, replacing the narcotics. There is no (or very little) withdrawal from nor-Ibogaine. Ibogaine therapy allows an opiate dependant person to enter sobriety without the sickness and with dignity.
Although well researched, Ibogaine is still an experimental medication and should be taken ONLY under experienced supervision. The treatment is administered at our treatment centre in Pretoria, with staff including a psychometrist and caregivers.
Treatment starts with an initial confidential screening interview. If you decide to proceed with the treatment, you will be provided with a full treatment information pack and an appointment scheduled with our psychologist for a pre-assessment. Then follows a medical examination, together with ECG and some blood tests. The actual Ibogaine treatment starts with a small test dose to ensure that you don't have any allergic reactions). An hour after the test dose, you will be given the full dose of Ibogaine. Depending on the individual, treatment lasts for roughly 48 hours. Patients will not be allowed to leave unless they are declared fit to do so.
An Ibogaine caregiver is present with the patient throughout the experience. Patients are monitored every 30 minutes for the duration of the treatment (including heart rate and blood pressure). Patients will feel the drug taking effect anywhere from thirty minutes to two hours after ingestion. Narcotic withdrawal symptoms disappear the moment the drug takes effect.
Contact us for an initial screening interview if you require full treatment details.
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