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Heroin ibogaine treatment in Cozumel, Mexico
Cozumel, Mexico · Medically supervised opioid protocol

Heroin Treatment
with Ibogaine

The reason detox so often fails with heroin is the withdrawal itself — days of physical suffering that pull people back before recovery can begin. Ibogaine works differently: it resets opioid receptors, and for many people the acute withdrawal is interrupted in hours, not days. It is an investigational compound, so we will be honest with you about the evidence — and honest that the integration afterward is what makes it last.

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Hours
Withdrawal interruption
For most supervised patients, not days
1,000+
Patients treated
Board-certified physician supervision
EKG-first
Cardiac screening
Mandatory before treatment is confirmed
90 days
Structured integration
Where lasting recovery is built

How it works

Why ibogaine is different for heroin

Conventional opioid detox means days of acute withdrawal — the muscle cramps, insomnia, restlessness and nausea that make so many people give up before they are through it. That barrier is physical and neurological, not a matter of willpower. Ibogaine addresses it at the source: it binds to mu-opioid receptors and resets their sensitivity, and in many people the acute withdrawal cascade is interrupted within hours during the session.

After the session, many patients describe weeks of markedly reduced craving — a neurological window opened by noribogaine, ibogaine's long-acting metabolite. We use that window to build integration, new routines and support, because that is where durable recovery is decided.

And we say plainly what ibogaine is not: it is not a cure, it is not FDA-approved, and without integration relapse happens. The evidence is promising and growing, and our obligation is to present it without overstating it.

Safety first

Today's heroin is a fentanyl problem too

Most illicit heroin now contains fentanyl or its analogs. That matters clinically: fentanyl is more potent, it is lipophilic so it stores in fatty tissue, and it can release for days after the last use. A protocol built only for classic heroin would miss that.

So screening comes first, always. Every patient receives a 12-lead EKG, full bloodwork and a physician evaluation before we confirm candidacy, because ibogaine affects heart rhythm and safety decides everything. If your recent supply likely contained fentanyl, we apply the extended monitoring from our fentanyl protocol.

The most important thing you can do is be honest with the medical team about your actual use. That honesty is what lets us keep the treatment safe for you.

The program

What your treatment includes

Mandatory cardiac screening

12-lead EKG and bloodwork before candidacy is confirmed. Ibogaine affects heart rhythm; unsupervised use is dangerous.

Fentanyl-contamination protocol

If your supply likely contained fentanyl, extended monitoring accounts for delayed release from fatty tissue.

Medically managed withdrawal

Comfort management and physician oversight through the pre-treatment window in a private residence.

Supervised session

Continuous cardiac telemetry with physicians present throughout, and emergency capability on site.

90-day integration

Structured sessions after treatment — the neuroplastic window is used or it is lost.

Methadone / Suboxone path

Already on maintenance therapy? A planned transition is required first, and we design it with you.

The process

From first contact to integration

01

Confidential consultation

A free call to understand your use, your health and your goals. No judgment, no pressure.

02

Medical pre-screen

History, EKG and bloodwork. If treatment is not safe for you, we will tell you honestly.

03

Preparation and session

Comfort-managed pre-treatment window, then the session under continuous medical supervision.

04

Integration

90 days of support to turn the interruption into lasting recovery.

Looking for heroin addiction treatment accessible from your state? MindScape Retreat treats patients from across the US with direct flights to Cozumel. Find ibogaine treatment near you.

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Primary References

Our protocols align with the primary scientific literature, including the MAPS Ibogaine Investigator's Brochure (July 2026), NIDA's psychedelic & dissociative drugs research, and registered trials on ClinicalTrials.gov. Ibogaine remains investigational; we pair published evidence with measured, real-world outcome tracking.

Measured & safe

Recovery you can track. Safety you can trust.

Our proprietary data system measures your progress before, during, and after your stay, and monitors your safety at every step. The same data that keeps you safe is the data that proves it worked.

Measured before you arrive

Validated instruments build your baseline before you travel.

Safety monitored throughout

Cardiac and vital monitoring around your session, read in real time.

Outcomes visible to you

Your progress re-scored against your baseline, in your portal.

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Frequently asked

Heroin and ibogaine, answered honestly

Ibogaine binds to mu-opioid receptors and resets their sensitivity, which for many people interrupts the physical withdrawal cascade within hours rather than days. Most patients describe the acute withdrawal they feared as far milder than prior detox attempts, or largely absent. Ibogaine is an investigational compound and results vary; it is not a cure, and the integration work afterward is what makes recovery last.

Yes, and it is one of the most important parts of screening. Most illicit heroin today is contaminated with fentanyl or its analogs, which are more potent, lipophilic, and can release from fatty tissue for days after last use. If your recent supply likely contained fentanyl, we apply the extended monitoring used in our fentanyl protocol. Being honest with the medical team about your actual use is what keeps the treatment safe.

Ibogaine affects heart rhythm, which is why unsupervised use is dangerous. Every patient receives a 12-lead EKG, complete bloodwork, and physician evaluation before treatment is confirmed, and the session runs under continuous cardiac telemetry with physicians present. With that screening and supervision, MindScape has treated 1,000+ patients without major complications.

Methadone and Suboxone are maintenance therapies that manage dependence by substituting one opioid for another, often indefinitely. Ibogaine is not a maintenance drug — it is given in a single supervised session to reset receptor function and end the dependency cycle. If you are currently on methadone or buprenorphine, a planned transition is required first, which we design with you.

The ibogaine opioid protocol is $13,500 all-inclusive. That covers accommodations, meals, all medical supervision, pre-treatment stabilization, the ibogaine protocol itself, and 90-day post-treatment integration support. There are no hidden fees beyond your flights to Cozumel.

Integration is where lasting recovery is built. Noribogaine, ibogaine's long-acting metabolite, remains active for weeks, providing sustained receptor stabilization and reduced cravings — a neurological window we use to build new habits and support. Every patient departs with a structured 90-day integration framework, scheduled coaching calls, and access to our patient community.

Take the first step

Freedom from heroin is possible

Speak confidentially with our medical team. We will assess your history, answer every question, and tell you honestly whether ibogaine treatment is the right fit for you.

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