The Ibogaine Experience
What it is
Ibogaine is a naturally occurring compound found in the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga, a shrub native to West Africa. It has a long history in traditional and emerging research settings and is known for an intense, introspective, dreamlike experience. At Casa-Well it is approached as one part of a larger process of preparation and integration. It is not a stand-alone treatment, and it is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychotherapeutic care.
What the experience can involve
What the experience can involve
Effects usually begin 30 minutes to 2 hours after oral administration and can last up to 8 hours. A reflective, analytical phase can follow for up to 24 hours. People describe altered perception, vivid imagery, intensified emotions, memories surfacing, and, at times, fear or difficult feelings that may come with tension or pain in the body. Physically, it can involve nausea, vomiting, chills, dizziness, tremors, loss of coordination, and sweating. Most effects fade within 24 to 36 hours, though reduced need for sleep can last several days. The experience is not linear. Some phases are gentler and some are harder.
What the research says, and does not say
What the research says, and does not say
Ibogaine is being studied for its effects on addiction, mood, and trauma-related symptoms. The research is early and largely observational. It does not establish that ibogaine treats or cures any condition, and benefits are not guaranteed.
Risks you should know before you apply
Risks you should know before you apply
Ibogaine can affect the heart's electrical rhythm and can cause potentially life-threatening arrhythmias. It can also cause severe anxiety, panic, disorientation, and in some cases psychotic episodes. Rarely, people have reported longer-lasting anxiety, depersonalization, delirium, or psychosis. Deaths have been reported, including in combination with other drugs. After ibogaine, tolerance to opioids and other narcotics can drop sharply, which makes overdose more likely if they are used afterward.
Who decides whether you can participate
Who decides whether you can participate
Our medical team, through individual evaluation: never a website form, a call, or a self-assessment. A history of PTSD, brain injury, or other conditions does not automatically qualify or disqualify anyone.
How it works
How it works
Dates are confirmed only after clearance.