Addiction and Relapse
Addiction and Relapse As of 2016 we still aren’t really sure what “addiction” means. There are many schools of thought regarding recovery from drug dependence, the model currently accepted by the AMA (American Medical Association), views addiction as a complex brain-based disease, which is chronic, progressive, completely irreversible and incurable. In short, the currently accepted […]
Ibogaine Treatment for Veterans
It is impossible to understand addiction without asking what relief the addict finds, or hopes to find, in the drug or the addictive behavior. ― Gabor Maté, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Whatever your opinions may be regarding America’s foreign policy, it’s difficult to find any disagreement that the men and women of our […]
Opioid Addiction Statistics: The Opioid Epidemic in America
The current opioid addiction epidemic has been termed the worst drug crisis in American history by a near-endless number of news outlets. Current death-rates from opioid overdoses are killing more people per annum than AIDS did during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis during the 1990s. Opioid addiction is a major problem for people across […]
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction with Ibogaine
Ibogaine comes from the root of the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga. The plant has been used for centuries in spiritual celebrations, coming of age rituals, and healings among the Babongo and Mitsogo people of West Central Africa. In Africa, followers of the Bwiti religion use ibogaine. There are estimated to be approximately 2-3 million […]
What Is It Like to Undergo Ibogaine Addiction Treatment?
If you’re tired of the revolving door of endless detoxes and stays at rehab that accomplish nothing, it might be time to consider the benefits of checking in at an ibogaine treatment center. While ibogaine therapy, sale and possession is currently illegal in the United States, it is legal in Mexico. Yet ibogaine addiction treatment, which […]
The 3 Best Tips for Adjusting to Life After Ibogaine Treatment
As of 2015, there are very few mainstream treatments available for people suffering from addiction to opiates, alcohol or stimulants. That’s why many people with addiction have turned to ibogaine therapy, which is one of the most effective ways to eliminate withdrawal symptoms and shake off cravings for good. In fact, ibogaine treatment has been shown […]