The opioid epidemic in the United States represents one of the 21st century’s most glaring public health debacles, as millions unwittingly find themselves ensnared in the grip of opioid dependence. Meanwhile, in 2019, the United Kingdom secured the unenviable position of being the global leader in opioid consumption. Furthermore, in England and Wales, the toll …
“I Didn’t Have Any Visions!”: The Role of Conditioning, Aphantasia and Mental Preparation Before Ibogaine Treatment We are all familiar with the crushing weight of disappointment when things don’t turn out our way, and this is a natural reaction. However, when it comes to ibogaine treatments (or other psychedelic therapies), there are a few …
Nicotine addiction is a widespread problem affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Quitting smoking can be extremely challenging due to the addictive nature of nicotine and the physical and psychological dependence it creates. While various treatment options exist, such as behavioral therapies and medications, researchers have been exploring alternative approaches to help individuals overcome nicotine addiction. …
Breaking Free: Exploring the Potential of Ibogaine Treatment for Cocaine Addiction Cocaine addiction is a serious and intricate condition that can have devastating effects on individuals and their loved ones. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available to assist individuals in overcoming their addiction and regaining control of their lives. One such treatment option …
Ibogaine Treatment for Gambling Addiction: An Unconventional Road to Recovery The siren song of the roulette wheel, the magnetic pull of the poker table, the electrifying energy of the slot machines—it’s no secret that gambling can captivate and consume, leaving behind a trail of destruction that’s often understated. Millions of lives worldwide are marred by …
Shedding some Light on Ibogaine Treatment for Eating Disorders Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can have severe consequences on an individual’s physical and emotional well-being. Within the sphere of mainstream medicine, treatment approaches often involve therapy, medication, and lifestyle modifications. But rarely, if ever, do they seek to address and process their …
Despite the arrival of spring, it’s always lovely to nestle on one’s couch, make a yummy popcorn batch, and relish an exceptional film. At Ibogaine Treatment UK (Iboga Root Sanctuary), we will always love movies about addiction: they remind us of what we’ve been through, and what we stand to lose if we go back. …
Terence McKenna was an American ethnobotanist, philosopher, psychonaut, lecturer, and author who was born on November 16, 1946, and passed away on April 3, 2000. He was well-known for his extensive research and exploration of psychedelic substances, particularly ancestral plant medicines, such as psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. Like us here at Ibogaine Treatment …
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This is the story of how one ancestral plant medicine native to Equatorial West Africa has slowly but surely been making its way westwards to help us heal—a shrub by the name of Tabernanthe Iboga, and its unique psychoactive alkaloid, ibogaine. Owing to the complex tapestry of present-day society, it seems more the case with …
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Although psilocybin “magic” mushrooms have fascinated mankind for millennia, they haven’t always received the warmest of welcomes from conservative institutions. From their widespread use dating back to the Paleolithic, to their stamping out by the Catholic Church in the 15th and 16th centuries, right down to their 20th Century resurgence at the hands of anthropologists …