Ibogaine is an indole alkaloid derived from the Tabernanthe Iboga and Vocanga Africana shrubs native to the Gabon region of Central West Africa. It has been used for centuries by Bwiti religious tribes for spiritual right of passage and initiation ceremonies believed to induce spiritual healing and growth and to connect community and promote a healthy mental state.
Ibogaine’s anti-addictive properties were inadvertently discovered in 1962 by Howard Lostsof, who struggled with heroin addiction. Howard ingested ibogaine with a number of his heroin addicted friends who all noted that following an 18 hour psychedelic trip they experienced dramatic reductions in their heroin craving and withdrawal symptoms.
Lotsof dedicated the next 45 years of his life and career pursuing research and development of ibogaine and establishing standards of practice for treating substance addictions with ibogaine hydrochloride. He contracted with a Belgian company to produce ibogaine in tablet form for clinical trials in the Netherlands and was awarded a United States patent for the product in 1985. Due to extensive pushback and roadblocking by the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, Howard never saw his vision to save millions of lives from addiction and alcoholism come to fruition. Howard Lotsof died in New York City on January 31, 2010.
Ibogaine Treatment procedure consists of three stages
First Phase of Ibogaine Addiction Treatment (Lasting 4-8 hours)
Acute Phase
The acute phase begins 1 to 3 hours after administration and will typically last 4 to 8 hours.
Many patients report a variety of panoramic visual experiences of past memories. It’s often described as a “waking dream state” with varying experiences that may include contact with transcendent beings, passage along a lengthy path, or floating through one’s life.
Patients often report being placed in or entering visual landscapes rather than experiencing intrusive visual or auditory hallucinations. Not all patients experience these visual phenomena, which may be related to bioavailability and interindividual variation. The neuroreset, neuro-rebalancing, and detoxification of the addiction receptors begin immediately.
Second Phase of Ibogaine Addiction Treatment (Lasting 8-18 hours)
Evaluative Phase
The evaluative phase of ibogaine therapy begins approximately 4 to 8 hours after administration and may last between 8 to 18 hours.
Many report a more neutral and reflective emotional tone. Attention is directed at evaluating the experiences of the acute phase. It is preferred to remove as much external stimuli as possible during this phase and the acute phase as the patient will become sensitive to sound, light and smell.
Following the initial ten (10) hours of therapy, the intensity of the experience lessens, but the patient will continue processing on a cognitive level while in a highly relaxed state.
Third Phase of Ibogaine Addiction Treatment (Lasting 24-48 hours)
Residual Stimulation Phase
Between 12 and 18 hours after administration, the residual stimulation phase begins and can last between 24 and 48 hours.
to be The patient’s attention shifts back to the external environment, normal physical movement returns, and most report heightened arousal and vigilance during this period. At 24 hours, patients are considered to be in the “recovery phase.” This is the time to rest and be peaceful within oneself while reflecting upon the complete ibogaine therapy experience.
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What patients can expect during their stay and recovery
To ensure that our clients receive the best psychedelic-assisted therapy experience we have strategically located The Avante Institute on the beautiful and safe Caribbean island of Nassau, Bahamas, This ideal therapeutic backdrop enhances the sanctity and peace necessary for clients to get the most of their psychedelic-assisted treatment experience.
Unlike the hectic and oftentimes disruptive environments offered in Mexico, The Avante Bahamas is positioned on a beautiful private stretch of Caribbean oceanfront on the eastern shoreline of Nassau, Bahamas Private beach, pool, and oceanfront location
Legal status of Ibogaine in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Ibogaine has variable legal status throughout the world.
The Avante Institute is proud to be one of the few clinical ibogaine treatment providers in the world that is licensed to conduct research and clinical trials of ibogaine treatment for addiction, such as alcoholism, Opioid, PTSD, Cocaine, and depression. Currently operating in our 12th year as a leading clinical ibogaine treatment provider, The Avante Institute has a proven track record of safety and efficacy that is second to none.
Safety protocols, potential risks, and how they are managed in Avante Institute
The adverse effects of ibogaine may include
- vomiting/purging,
- ataxia,
- insomnia, and
- short-term mental confusion and/or exhaustion.
Ibogaine induces prolonged QT intervals of the heart and a slowed heart rate during treatment requiring proper magnesium and potassium levels prior to administration. Ibogaine should never be used while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ibogaine’s interaction with SSRI and SNRI medications has the potential to induce serotonin syndrome, or excessive levels of serotonin in the brain.
Serotonin Syndrome may induce a wide range of uncomfortable effects such as agitation, insomnia, restlessness, tremors, and rapid heart rate. Proper clinical oversight is required to avoid many of the effects and carefully manage others
The Avante Institute was built on an ACLS/ICU (Advanced Cardiac Life Support/ Intensive Care Unit) platform in order to ensure that our clients receive the very highest standard of clinical care. All Avante patients are placed on 5-lead cardiac monitors and are overseen by our on staff physician. Every Avante nurse is ACLS Certified with several being ICU level critical care trained.
The benefits of Ibogaine to overcoming addiction are massive.
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