Awakening from Addiction
Jennifer Flynn
Just outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, the Awakening in theĀ Dream House provides ibogaine treatment, currently unavailable in the U.S., to clients with addictions. Ibogaine is derived from the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga, an African shrub that has an ancient tradition of ritualistic use by indigenous peoples.
After ingesting Ibogaine, the body has increased levels of dopamine metabolites which reduce dopamine levels. It is thought that this counteracts the dopamine levels that are increased by drugs such as cocaine, opiates and amphetamines. ibogaine blocks receptor sites where addictive cravings arise. The plant component also provides long term action as it is stored in fat cells and released over periods of up to six months. Psychologically, the phytochemical may assist in awakening one's consciousness to memories of traumatic events, behavioral patterns and emotions that have been previously blocked.
The Awakening in the Dream House was founded by Rocky Caravelli who was, "called by Spirit" to open the center. Staff of the center are mainly those who have battled their own addictions through the assistance of ibogaine. Caravelli states that many alternative healers have been drawn to work with the clients of the center. As the healing process for anyone is personal, the center encourages this claim to personal healing. "I want everybody to own their healing process," says Caravelli. Clients of The Awakening in the Dream House have also been relieved of a number of concerns beyond addictions. Some of these include depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder, asthma and hepatitis. The center hopes to bring growing awareness to the helping and healing spirit of iboga.
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What is the price for this?
It kinda P-s me O
To read a come-on like "Awakening From Addiction" at the top of the site, settle in for a good read, only to find a 3 paragraph tease. Okay, there's a place near PV. AND? SO?
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PANARCHY!
It alllll has to go - even Anarchy.
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I LOVE the sound of this!
"This is not a traditional facility where you the "client" are separate from the "staff." Our intent is to dissolve the illusion of separation that is at the core of the addiction process."
For me this has to be the way. Where it is relationship that is the most important thing
Iboga Therapy House
A group of people in Vancouver have been treating addiction with iboga for a few years now, quite successfully. They've also run 'psychedelic emergency' tents at the Boom and Burning Man festivals.
http://www.ibogatherapyhouse.net