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Ibogaine is the future of addiction treatment

At Nekawa, our team has witnessed thousands of lives transformed through medically supervised Ibogaine therapy. Our mission is to combine the best care, environment and guidance to help as many people as possible.

Nature's Solution

What is Ibogaine?

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring psychedelic extracted from the root bark of the Tabernanthe iboga shrub. For centuries, it has been used by the Bwiti people to heal the soul and bring accountability to the mind.

Today, Ibogaine remains Schedule I in the United States, making it illegal for clinical use and unregulated in Mexico, keeping it underground and not recognized in the medical system.

Brazil is among a handful of countries where Ibogaine can be prescribed legally by physicians. Research is currently being considered in the U.S. to understand its effectiveness in treating addiction, including efforts supported by military veterans and policy makers in Texas.

"Ibogaine gave me my life back"
Dakota Meyer on the Joe Rogan Podcast

What is Ibogaine used for?

Ibogaine is gaining recognition for its remarkable ability to heal the brain to address a range of complex conditions that are plaguing the mental health of citizens around the world:

Addiction

Addiction is causing Chemical Brain Injury (CBI), the neurological damage from long-term substance use. A single Ibogaine treatment can repair brain pathways distorted by chronic chemical exposure— where traditional psychiatry offers lifelong replacement drugs.

Trauma

Ibogaine therapy addresses the root of these patterns by interrupting recursive mental loops and offering a new, more complete, and compassionate perspective—often within just a few hours.

Personal Growth

Used for centuries in Bwiti tradition, Ibogaine remains one of the most profound tools for introspection, maturation, and spiritual realignment. It recognized as a Rite of Passage in the traditional context and becoming so in modern society.

How does Ibogaine work in treating addiction?

Ibogaine is not simply a detox tool. It is a neurological, emotional, and spiritual reset that provides lasting relief and renewal from addictive behaviors.

Neurological

It addresses the biochemical roots of addiction via the dopamine, serotonin, opioid receptors, and NMDA pathways. It also boosts BDNF and GDNF, critical growth factors for neural regeneration.

Mental

Ibogaine therapy can bring what many feel is the most clearheaded, present, and healthy mental state of their entire lives and when in a supportive environment, this can translate to a whole new mental model for how a person sees themselves.

Physical

Ibogaine therapy eliminates up to 90% of opioid withdrawal symptoms starting at one hour and upon completing the therapy which can take 1-2 days, complete freedom from suffering.

Spiritual

Many participants describe the experience as a “life review,” followed by deep catharsis and clarity—what we at Nekawa call the Window of Wonder (WoW), a 4–12 week period of elevated neuroplasticity and emotional clarity.

“Going from heroin addiction to freedom in 72 hrs - that was my miracle.”
Charles Johnston, Former Opiod Addict, USA

The future of Ibogaine therapy in modern medicine

As mental health crises rise and traditional pharmaceuticals fail to address root causes, Ibogaine offers a new frontier.

It treats chemical brain injury caused by substance addiction at the level of the brain and soul
It's a non-addictive, natural alternative to pharmaceuticals that can offer relief from depression, PTSD and anxiety.
It supports veterans, athletes, survivors with trauma through full spectrum healing that stretches the limitations of current medical science.

Ibogaine is more than a medicine. It is a transformational tool, a spiritual teacher, and a pathway back to wholeness.

Ibogaine Safety: Why Hospital Care Is Essential

Ibogaine is safest when administered in a hospital setting with professional equipment and support. Our program is developed as a hospital-only procedure and we are proud to lead the industry as the first center to do so.
Brazil is the only country in the world where Ibogaine is legally regulated, prescribed, and utilized in the hospital.

Clinics in unregulated countries like Mexico & Costa Rica are unable to match this standard.

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"After 10 years on methadone, the Nekawa program was the first rehab that cleared my withdrawals and gave me a clear mind for the first time in a decade"
Mark, 37, Colorado
"They gave me suboxone to get off fentanyl, but then I couldn’t get off subs - my time at Nekawa changed all that. I have zero desire to touch opiates ever again and it’s been months"
Lisa, 28, California

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ibogaine for everyone?
No — and it shouldn’t be. Ibogaine is medically intensive and psychologically demanding. We don’t give it to people with heart issues, severe psychiatric conditions, or certain medications in their system. If you’re not a candidate, we’ll guide you to safer, more appropriate paths — whether that’s Ayahuasca, detox, or simply time.
Will I feel better right away?
Maybe — but more importantly, you’ll have space to change. The real gift of Ibogaine is what comes after: the Window of Wonder. That’s the 2–6 week period of neuroplasticity where you can rewire your habits, perspectives, and emotional responses with greater ease. We design everything around helping you use that window.
What does Ibogaine feel like?
The journey lasts 12 to 24 hours, often with vivid memories, emotional content, and physical intensity. Most people don’t feel euphoric — they feel in it. This isn’t a psychedelic party; it’s a deep physiological and psychological recalibration. You’ll likely spend most of it lying still, eyes closed, while your body processes and resets.
Is Ibogaine safe?
It can be — but only with the right protocols. Ibogaine carries serious medical risks, especially for the heart, which is why we only administer it in a hospital with 24/7 ICU-level care. No jungle huts, no licensed med spas, and no romanticized settings — this is clinical safety, with beauty built in.
What makes Ibogaine different from other psychedelics?
Ibogaine isn’t here to give you visions or revelations — it’s here to repair damage. Specifically, the neurological chaos caused by long-term drug use, pharmaceuticals, or trauma. Most psychedelics open perception; Ibogaine resets the system. It can interrupt deep patterns of addiction and restore balance in the brain in ways other medicines can’t.

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