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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

    5 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
3+ years of feedback
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Tyler B.
Austin, Texas · 8-day stay
Kratom
Kratom dependency resolved completely

People underestimate kratom addiction. I was using 60+ grams per day for four years. The withdrawals were horrible and I couldn't function without it. MindScape took my kratom dependency just as seriously as any other su...

Mar 23, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Carolyn R.
Oregon · 10-day stay
Opioid Addiction
Came as a last resort and it worked

17 years. I won't catalog everything I lost because that's not useful but the list is long. Three failed rehabs, two Suboxone stints, one methadone program. Nothing held. My daughter was 12 when she wrote me a letter say...

Mar 23, 2026 · Treated 2026
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Ashley K.
Calgary, Canada · 14-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction
From fentanyl to freedom

I was using fentanyl daily for three years. Every conventional treatment failed because the withdrawals were unbearable. At MindScape they tapered me carefully before the ibogaine treatment and the transition was managea...

Mar 22, 2026 · Treated 2025
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James K.
Columbus, OH · 12-day stay
PTSD & Trauma
Combat PTSD after two deployments

Two tours, OIF and OEF. Home in 2014 and immediately wrong — nightmares, hypervigilance, couldn't sit in a restaurant with my back to the door. The VA put me on five medications over three years and nothing stuck. Read a...

Mar 21, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Patricia N.
Vancouver, Canada · 10-day stay
Chronic Pain
Pain management breakthrough

Chronic back pain from a car accident had me on opioids for six years. I wanted off the pills but was terrified of the pain returning. MindScape addressed both issues simultaneously. The ibogaine treated the opioid depen...

Mar 21, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Lawrence E.
Illinois · 10-day stay
Multiple Substances

My addiction involved heroin, meth, and benzodiazepines at various points, often simultaneously. 14 years of that. Polydrug dependence makes most treatment programs difficult because they're designed for single substance...

Mar 21, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Tyler R.
Oklahoma · 7-day stay
Opioid Addiction

Came for opioid addiction, hydrocodone specifically. 5 year habit that started after dental surgery. The treatment itself was excellent and the medical team clearly knew what they were doing. My issue is more logistical...

Mar 20, 2026 · Treated 2026
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Sophia L.
Sydney, Australia · 9-day stay
PTSD & Trauma
Healing childhood trauma at 38

I carried childhood trauma for decades. Therapy helped me understand it intellectually but I couldn't feel the healing. The ibogaine journey at MindScape took me straight to the root. I cried for hours and the nurses jus...

Mar 20, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Andre J.
Atlanta, Georgia · 8-day stay
Cocaine & Stimulants
Cocaine lost its grip

Cocaine controlled my weekends for seven years and was starting to bleed into my work week. I was a high-functioning user which made it easy to deny the problem. MindScape helped me see what I was really dealing with. Th...

Mar 19, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Ryan W.
Wisconsin · 7-day stay
Cocaine & Stimulants

Weekend use that became daily over about three years. Meth addiction is different from opioids, no physical withdrawal in the same sense, but the psychological craving is relentless. Tried NA, individual therapy, medicat...

Mar 18, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Yuki S.
Tokyo, Japan · 9-day stay
Alcohol
Alcohol-free for the first time in my adult life

In Japan there is enormous social pressure to drink and very little understanding of alcoholism as a disease. I was drinking daily for over a decade before my family intervened. MindScape was recommended by a friend who...

Mar 18, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Rebecca M.
Austin, TX · 14-day stay
Opioid Addiction
Hydrocodone to heroin and finally ibogaine

Seven years of opioid use, starting with a back injury and Vicodin, escalating to heroin when pills got expensive. Three NA programs, two Suboxone attempts, one methadone stint. None of them touched the underlying need....

Mar 18, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Peter N.
Philadelphia, PA · 10-day stay
SSRI Discontinuation
Sertraline for sixteen years — ibogaine ended what tapers couldn't

On sertraline since I was 28 following major depressive disorder. Stable, functional, wanted to try managing without medication as I approached 45. Three taper attempts following psychiatrist-supervised protocols, each f...

Mar 17, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Natalie A.
British Columbia, Canada · 5-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy
The 5-MeO program exceeded every expectation

I participated in the 5-MeO-DMT wellness program. No substance abuse history. I was going through a period of existential questioning after losing both parents within a year and conventional grief counseling wasn't reach...

Mar 17, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Kevin O.
Denver, Colorado · 10-day stay
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI recovery beyond what doctors predicted

A mountain biking accident three years ago left me with a traumatic brain injury. Cognitive fog, personality changes, depression, chronic headaches. My neurologist had basically told me this was my new normal. After read...

Mar 17, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Jeremy W.
Utah · 7-day stay
Anxiety

Panic attacks starting after a trauma in my late twenties. Done years of CBT, tried four medications, daily mindfulness practice, all of it. Functional but exhausted. A friend mentioned MindScape and I researched ibogain...

Mar 17, 2026 · Treated 2026
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Priya M.
Singapore · 5-day stay
General Wellness
Transformative personal growth experience

I came to MindScape not for addiction or mental health issues but for personal development. The screening process was thorough and they were transparent that their protocols are primarily designed for medical conditions....

Mar 16, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Omar R.
Dubai, UAE · 6-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy
Not what I expected, better than I hoped

As someone from the Middle East I had significant cultural reservations about psychedelic therapy. MindScape treated my concerns with respect and never pressured me. The medical briefing was comprehensive and I felt full...

Mar 15, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Robert V.
Ohio · 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,...

Mar 15, 2026 · Treated 2026
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Helen A.
Michigan · 7-day stay
5-MeO-DMT Therapy
The 5-MeO experience is unlike anything else

I researched the combined ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT protocol specifically for burnout from healthcare work over many years. MindScape was recommended in the psychedelic research community as having the strongest medical pro...

Mar 14, 2026 · Treated 2026
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James F.
Idaho · 10-day stay
Chronic Pain

Chronic pain from a workplace injury. 6 years on opioids that stopped working for the pain but I couldn't stop taking them without getting sick. Classic dependency trap. MindScape addressed both dimensions. The cardiac s...

Mar 14, 2026 · Treated 2026
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Carlos A.
Bogota, Colombia · 21-day stay
Multiple Substances
Polysubstance addiction — all gone

Opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, alcohol. I was using everything to manage everything. Traditional rehab centers didn't know what to prioritize and I'd always relapse on at least one substance. MindScape developed a co...

Mar 14, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Sandra H.
Seattle, WA · 12-day stay
Fentanyl Addiction
Nurse practitioner and fentanyl — the shame was the hardest part

Twenty-year NP specializing in pain management. Developed fentanyl dependence from workplace access. The shame was on a different level — I knew exactly what was happening, had seen the consequences in patients, and coul...

Mar 14, 2026 · Treated 2025
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Diane W.
Connecticut · 7-day stay
Alcohol
Alcohol — 20 years and finally free

I'm 54 and I've been drinking since my early 30s. Wine at first, then vodka. I was the kind of alcoholic that nobody suspects because I held everything together on the outside. Inside I was dying. Three rehab stays, coun...

Mar 13, 2026 · Treated 2025
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