Once ingested into the body, Ibogaine is converted into Nor-Ibogaine, a metabolite, through the liver and is stored in the body’s fat cells. This metabolite is what eliminates cravings and removes the desire to use substance. In many cases, upon leaving an Ibogaine detox treatment, participants report that all physical effects of their substance dependence have been eliminated. In other cases, it may take longer for these effects to be felt, but the intensity of the physical dependency has greatly diminished.
An Ibogaine detox replenishes the levels of serotonin, dopamine, adrenaline and endorphins in the brain, resetting them to a pre-addicted state. This replenishment ushers a person into physical recovery in a far more nurturing and gentle manner than by giving up substance cold-turkey.
Ibogaine possesses naturally-occurring antidepressant effects, which can and often institute a deep sense of well-being in the patient, free from previous negative behavioral and thought patterns.
While it can be challenging for an individual to stop using drugs after a single session with Ibogaine, a well-versed and reputable Ibogaine detox program has infinite potential for recovery.
Ibogaine’s psychoactive nature provides the healing ability to guide many to understand and resolve deeper issues that cause addictive behavior. It will interrupt the physical addiction and provide an opportunity to explore why the addiction has manifested. After an Ibogaine detox, some individuals are called to experience the full Iboga root so they can work even deeper on themselves.
Individuals report a reduction in the desire to use drugs for a period of time after taking Ibogaine, typically between one week and several months. Thus, immediately following an Ibogaine substance detox, aftercare integration and recovery coaching can be helpful to secure long-term healing.
