Real Talk
It pains us to talk so negatively, particularly when it comes to the seriousness of chronic substance abuse and addiction. But what is going on must be talked about candidly and openly.
The truth is that in the United States alone up to 1500 people are dying each and every week from drug and alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the primary interest for a growing percentage of treatment centers has become maximizing insurer reimbursement revenues, in many cases at the direct expense of patient care. The giant’s of the pharmaceutical industry are in the business of selling drugs/medicines. Some of these medicines are knowingly designed to keep society dependent upon them. In as much as we wish this were nothing more than conspiracy theories, it is unfortunately a sad and hard truth.
So as these treatment programs continue to use outdated and largely ineffective therapies while charging exorbitant fees, many are little more than glorified 12-Step AA/NA models with unacceptable recidivism rates commonly exceeding 90%.
In this “Real Talk” segment, we want to call this out into plain view and discuss real solution opportunities via effective alternative treatments. We believe that thousands of deaths can be averted each year through the use of psychedelic-assisted treatments/entheogen-based treatments including ibogaine and associated protocols. These natural, God-given plants offer medicinal therapy opportunities that are highly effective and able to dramatically increase the odds of successful recovery from addiction and substance abuse. It is well known that a comprehensive detoxification serves as a critical springboard into a successful recovery process. A proper and thorough detoxification helps eliminate withdrawals, quash cravings and stifles depression and anxiety. These early recovery challenges are the most chronic causes of recidivism and plant medicines offer the most effective therapies to achieve a comprehensive detox in a highly effective way while increasing the odds of successful long-term recovery proportionately.
Following a comprehensive detox treatment, we encourage all patients to engage in extended-aftercare programs and support systems to guide them in the fundamentals of leading a sustainable sober lifestyle. This can be achieved by attending a well qualified Residential Treatment Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, AA/NA Support Groups, or Addiction Psychotherapy sessions. But the very first order in attacking chronic substance abuse and addiction is to experience a comprehensive detoxification through a high-quality psychedelic-assisted therapy program. There is simply no better method available for achieving sustainable sobriety than through holistic plant medicine treatments.
Ultimately, you must be the best advocate for your health, so do your research and find what works best for you. Understanding mental health and following expert advice from leading medical associations can significantly enhance your recovery journey. The Avante Ibogaine Institute believes in providing comprehensive care and withdrawal-free detox through psychedelic-assisted detox protocols that increase a patients likelihood of success proportionately.