If you are searching for an ibogaine success rate, here is the honest answer: there is no reliable one. We won't quote you a number, and you should be careful with any clinic that does.
Why there is no reliable number
- The studies are small. Most published ibogaine research involves small groups of people.
- Most have no control group. Without one, it is hard to tell what came from ibogaine and what came from everything else in a person's life.
- "Success" is defined differently. Studies measure different things over different lengths of time, so their results can't be compared or averaged into one figure.
- Clinic numbers are self-reported. No law requires treatment centers to publish outcomes in a standard way.
What researchers are studying
Researchers are studying whether ibogaine may have a role in treating opioid use disorder and other conditions, and for whom. Researchers at Stanford Medicine, for example, studied US Special Operations veterans with traumatic brain injuries who were treated with ibogaine and magnesium at a clinic in Mexico run by Ambio Life Sciences. That study looked at brain injury, PTSD, depression and anxiety, not addiction. It did not take place at Transcend, and its findings are not Transcend results.
Questions worth asking any clinic
- Who screens me, and what tests do you run before treatment?
- Who decides whether I am medically cleared?
- Who is on site during treatment, day and night?
- What happens if I drink heavily or take other medications?
- What planning do you do for after I leave?
Here are our answers.
How we approach safety
Ibogaine carries known cardiac risks, which is why thorough medical screening is essential.
Before you travel, our medical team carefully reviews your medical history, current medications, and any relevant health conditions. Upon arrival at the clinic, a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) and comprehensive blood tests are performed. Final medical clearance for treatment is granted by our in-house cardiologist after reviewing these results and completing a cardiovascular assessment.
Throughout treatment, patients receive 24/7 on-site medical supervision, allowing our experienced team to recognize and promptly address potential complications.
Certain heart, lung, or liver conditions may affect eligibility, so we encourage you to share your medical records as early as possible to help us assess your suitability for treatment.
If you drink heavily or regularly, please do not stop abruptly without medical guidance, as alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
After you leave
Treatment is one part of a longer process. Before you go home, we talk through your plan for the weeks that follow, including the people and support you will rely on.
Talk with our intake team
Tell us about every substance you use. If you use more than one drug, tell us all of them at intake. Our intake team will ask about your medications and history, and every patient goes through a complete medical evaluation before treatment.
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This article is general information, not medical advice. Ibogaine is not an FDA-approved medication and is a Schedule I controlled substance in the United States. Treatment takes place only at our clinic in Cancún, Mexico. If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (US) right now.