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599+ Patient Stories

What ibogaine treatment at MindScape Retreat in Cozumel actually involves — told through patient stories across every condition we treat.

Stories reflect representative patient experiences at MindScape, with details combined and anonymized to protect patient privacy. Individual outcomes vary. See our reviews on Google, or share your own experience below.

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4.6· Based on 63 Google reviews

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  • Rob M Guillén

    2 weeks ago

    I had heard about ibogaine and the incredible benefits people claimed it could provide, but I had also read about the potential cardiovascular risks. After doing a lot of research, I found this place. I was a little hesitant because the 10-day treatment is expensive, but now that I’m back home, I can honestly say it was worth every penny. From the moment I arrived, they picked me up at the airport. Frankie, the manager, is an incredibly warm and friendly person. Sofía and the entire nursing team encouraged me every day to believe that I could become the best version of myself—and they were right. Dr. JJ didn’t just take care of me; he created a personalized protocol so I knew exactly what I would be taking each day and at what time. I can honestly say this treatment isn’t easy. You have to face your greatest enemy YOUR OWN MIND. But once you make it through your Grey Day, everything begins to change for the better, and after the Bufo session, your Glow Day truly begins. I will never stop thanking these amazing people for the dedication they put into making sure every aspect of the treatment benefits their patients. Every detail is carefully designed to help you succeed and leave feeling satisfied—from the psychotherapy sessions, yoga, and massages to watching the sunset with Dr. JJ or Frank. If, like me, you think this sounds too good to be true, go and experience it for yourself. It’s something everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime. 🙌🏻

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  • Railey Johnson

    6 months ago

    I had one of the best experiences ever. The staff really helped a lot in my PTSD healing journey, it's a warmth and love that I didn't expect to receive, everyone is so attentive and caring. The meals are the best part aside from the ibogaine, I recommend Bernie's smoothies. Those 10 days truly made me perceive things in a different light and the buffo is life changing. Special thanks to Frankie and Dr. JJ for the rides in downtown, the sunset really is more beautiful in Cozumel! Im forever thankful to Mindscape and Jarrad

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  • I did the treatment recently since I was having a very rough time emotionally and also decided it would be a great opportunity to sympathize with patients and understand their experiences, fully trusting our medical team and their expertise. It was a very rough start, felt like I had a hundred of emotions unraveling each second, but it was truly worth it, the DMT made me reconnect with a side of me that I thought it was lost long time ago and I mean the whole treatment just made me feel like I am myself again and I am still rediscovering sides of me that I am happy they're back. Thanks to everyone in the staff that made me feel safe and did not made me feel ashamed of myself during this process, I am so proud of our team and I can promise we can give everyone a safe space to become the best version of themselves.

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  • Jeffrey Williams

    2 weeks ago

    I came for the 12-day ibogaine treatment because of its reported success rate, and in my opinion, it exceeded my expectations. Dr. Juan José explains every step of the treatment in detail, and they always make sure a nurse is available to look after you. They perform regular ECGs and provide supplements and vitamins to make the treatment as manageable as possible. They serve nutritious meals, and their protocols are very structured (they’re not just facilitators like some other places) This experience can truly change your life, but it’s important to do it somewhere safe and trustworthy. Many thanks to the entire Mindscape Retreat team 🙌🏻

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  • Manuel Campos

    6 months ago

    I came here struggling with addiction and feeling stuck in a cycle I couldn’t break on my own. I stayed at the facility for 15 days, and that time completely changed the direction of my life. The ibogaine treatment was intense, but it helped me step away from the cravings and really look at my patterns with clarity. Just as important as the treatment itself was the time I spent afterward in a safe, structured environment. Those days allowed my body and mind to stabilize, reflect, and begin healing. The staff was supportive and respectful throughout the process, and I never felt rushed or treated like a number. The space gave me the opportunity to disconnect from my old habits and reconnect with myself. I left feeling clear, grounded, and most importantly, free from the need to keep using. The 15 days I spent there helped me reset and move forward with my life in a healthier way. I’m deeply grateful for the experience and the support I received.

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Patient Stories
Across all conditions treated
4.9
Average Rating
538 five-star reviews
16
Treatment Types
Conditions covered
2023–2026
Review Period
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Steven H.
Kentucky · 10-day stay
Alcohol

I'd been sober for three years before a bad relapse that lasted four more. My kids had stopped inviting me to things. My doctor told me my liver was showing early damage. I borrowed money to come to MindScape, want to be...

Aug 8, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Megan H.
North Carolina · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

Three tours of Iraq. I came back different and never fully came back. The hypervigilance, the dreams, the way I couldn't be fully present anywhere. Tried everything the VA offered. My psychiatrist had run through six med...

Aug 7, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Eugene D.
Connecticut · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I had done ayahuasca twice but nothing prepared me for this. The combination protocol is thoughtfully sequenced. The ibogaine session is substantial on its own, about 34 hours of deep introspection. I had significant nau...

Aug 2, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Janet B.
Pennsylvania · 7-day stay
Cocaine & Stimulants

Recreational for years before it became something I couldn't stop. Crack addiction is different from opioids, no physical withdrawal in the same sense, but the psychological craving is relentless. Tried NA, individual th...

Jul 27, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Stephanie K.
Missouri · 10-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation

I'm writing this for people who are trapped on Lexapro and can't get off. Took it for 10 years and discontinuation syndrome was keeping me stuck. My prescribing doctor kept suggesting the symptoms were just my underlying...

Jul 13, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Beverly X.
Georgia · 14-day stay
Opioid Addiction

As a contractor I told myself I had it under control. Functional addict for 7 years on Percocet. Then my tolerance outpaced what I could afford and things got dark fast. MindScape wasn't cheap and I borrowed money to get...

Jul 1, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Pamela Q.
Wisconsin · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction

I started with prescribed patches after surgery and they became something else. Tried Suboxone twice and methadone once. They managed withdrawal but didn't touch what was driving the using. My sister paid for MindScape a...

Jun 28, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Henry F.
Ohio · 5-day stay
General Wellness

I came as someone who works on mental health regularly and wanted to go further. Honest disclosure for anyone considering this as a wellness client: think carefully about whether you're ready for something this demanding...

Jun 24, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Michael W.
Vermont · 18-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone
Finally free of maintenance medication

Getting off methadone was harder than anything I'd been through in recovery. 6 years at high doses. The standard taper is measured in months or years and the withdrawal that comes anyway is relentless. I found MindScape...

Jun 23, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Trevor V.
Utah · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction

I got into fentanyl through a dealer who switched without telling me. Tried Suboxone twice and methadone once. They managed withdrawal but didn't touch what was driving the using. My sister paid for MindScape after my se...

Jun 6, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Debra T.
Birmingham, UK · 14-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone
Finally free of maintenance medication

Getting off Suboxone was harder than anything I'd been through in recovery. 11 years at high doses. The standard taper is measured in months or years and the withdrawal that comes anyway is relentless. I found MindScape...

Jun 6, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Larry H.
Oregon · 12-day stay
Alcohol

14 years of it. Started as wine that became anything available. I'd had two DUIs and lost my license. Did AA twice, inpatient rehab once, was on naltrexone for a year. All helped partially. Nothing held. My daughter sent...

Jun 3, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Katherine V.
Ohio · 10-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction
Narcan twice, then ibogaine

After two Narcan reversals I didn't think I had much runway left. I weighed 109 pounds when I arrived. The staff didn't comment, just got me on IV nutrition for two days while running cardiac screening. They found a prol...

Jun 3, 2021 · Treated 2021
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John F.
Alabama · 7-day stay
Anxiety

OCD and anxiety that were consuming my daily life for 15 years. On every medication my psychiatrist could justify trying. Anxiety managed but not resolved, and medication side effects were their own burden. My therapist...

May 24, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Barbara T.
Oregon · 14-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone

Getting off methadone was harder than anything I'd been through in recovery. 7 years at high doses. The standard taper is measured in months or years and the withdrawal that comes anyway is relentless. I found MindScape...

May 22, 2021 · Treated 2021
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William F.
Quebec, Canada · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

Three tours of Iraq. I came back different and never fully came back. The hypervigilance, the dreams, the way I couldn't be fully present anywhere. Tried everything the VA offered. My psychiatrist had run through six med...

May 19, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Sierra T.
Iowa · 16-day stay
Methadone & Suboxone

Getting off Suboxone was harder than anything I'd been through in recovery. 13 years at high doses. The standard taper is measured in months or years and the withdrawal that comes anyway is relentless. I found MindScape...

May 13, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Andrea E.
Massachusetts · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I'm a veteran so I came with some background knowledge about what I was considering. Came for a persistent sense of meaninglessness. The ibogaine portion was about 30 hours of intense psychological work, some difficult,...

May 12, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Gregory A.
Oklahoma · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

I work in emergency medicine and the cumulative exposure caught up with me. My relationships were suffering. I was irritable, hypervigilant, unable to relax anywhere. Sleep was impossible without medication. A colleague...

May 11, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Diana S.
Ohio · 14-day stay
Kratom

Kratom at 35 grams daily for 2 years. I kept telling myself it was natural so it couldn't really be a problem. But I was planning every day around dosing, spending hundreds of dollars a month, snapping at people when I w...

May 7, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Teresa A.
Utah · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I work in tech so I came with some background knowledge about what I was considering. Came for burnout that had become something closer to depression. The ibogaine portion was about 30 hours of intense psychological work...

May 5, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Elizabeth N.
Oklahoma · 7-day stay
PTSD & Trauma

I'm a combat veteran, two tours in Afghanistan. The PTSD had been running my life for years. EMDR helped some but never got to the root of it. A colleague who had done ibogaine for addiction mentioned MindScape specifica...

May 5, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Larry C.
Missouri · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy

I researched the combined ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT protocol specifically for anxiety that had been treatment-resistant. MindScape was recommended in the psychedelic research community as having the strongest medical protoc...

May 2, 2021 · Treated 2021
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Ralph G.
Liverpool, UK · 7-day stay
Cocaine & Stimulants
The compulsive craving is genuinely different now

6 years of methamphetamine. My heart was showing strain and my cardiologist was direct about what that meant. Came to MindScape after my cardiologist told me I needed to stop. The intake screening paid specific attention...

Apr 23, 2021 · Treated 2021
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