Ibogaine for Alcohol Addiction

Safe, Medically Supervised Detox & Recovery Care in Mexico

At Bassé, we provide medically supervised ibogaine therapy for people seeking freedom from alcohol dependence. Our emergency-trained physicians oversee every phase of ibogaine alcohol detox and stabilization, ensuring safety, comfort, and the support required for meaningful recovery.

How Ibogaine May Help with Alcohol Addiction

While ibogaine is well-known for its ability to interrupt opiate dependence, studies indicate that it can also support alcohol dependence recovery. Thanks to ibogaine’s ability to “reset” neurochemistry and act on various neurotransmitter systems involved in addiction, including serotonin, NMDA, and dopamine systems, individuals often experience a significant reduction in withdrawal symptoms and craving post-treatment.

Early studies indicate ibogaine’s effectiveness for alcohol addiction. One animal study showed that ibogaine reduced ethanol intake and craving-like behavior, while another showed that ibogaine altered the brain chemistry linked to alcohol addiction.

Most human evidence on ibogaine for alcoholism comes from case reports, open-label studies, and retrospective analyses. Some reports suggest that ibogaine may reduce alcohol use or craving in people with alcohol dependence.

Scientists believe that noribogaine, the primary, long-lasting metabolite of ibogaine, may support mood stability in the recovery window for individuals with alcohol use disorder. Following alcohol cessation, people often struggle with physical discomfort and feeling anxious, dysregulated, and emotionally volatile. Noribogaine acts as a moderate serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI), helping to smooth the “crash” and buffer against mood swings.

In this immediate after-period, noribogaine may also reduce reward-system dysphoria – dampening the urgency to self-medicate – and calming the stress and arousal response due to indirect effects on the HPA axis. It also supports neuroplasticity, helping the individual build new neural pathways that support emotional stability, break free from maladaptive thought patterns, and recalibrate the nervous system.

As with any substance use disorder, ibogaine also supports deeper emotional processing and healing, helping the individual address the pain and unresolved trauma that led them to self-medicate with alcohol in the first place. People report undergoing a “life review” and witnessing past events from a place of detachment, enabling them to gain a deeper understanding of their impact on their life and how to move forward – without relying on alcohol or substance consumption.

With all of this in mind, it’s vital to remember that ibogaine is not a magic pill or immediate cure for alcohol addiction. It does, however, provide a window of opportunity for individuals to break free from their dependence and make real change – one that has not been witnessed with any other kind of addiction treatment.

Clinical Safety & Detox Process

Your safety is our number one priority at Bassé. Our team of professionals has a deep understanding of the physiology of addiction and how it interacts with ibogaine treatment, and our center is fully equipped to provide all necessary medical monitoring throughout your stay.

Medical Screening & Stabilization

In your first few days at our center, you will undergo a thorough medical assessment, including an electrocardiogram, physician assessments, a full blood workup, and a liver panel test. We make sure that you are as medically ready as possible for ibogaine treatment, and past the acute, life-threatening withdrawal, before you enter ibogaine treatment.

Continuous Monitoring

Our team of skilled, ACLS-certified physicians and nurses is on-site 24/7 during your treatment, ready to address any medical needs should they arise. We provide therapeutic and emotional support alongside clinical supervision.

Emergency Readiness

Our center is fully equipped with resuscitation equipment and ready to transfer you to the closest hospital in the case of an unlikely emergency, which is just 20 minutes away.

Alcohol-Specific Safety Measures

We will support you in safely detoxing from alcohol and stabilizing prior to your ibogaine treatment, as well as in managing the tapering of alcohol withdrawal medications if required.

For more information on ibogaine in the post-acute phase of alcohol detoxification, take a look at this blog.

Safety isn’t an afterthought at Bassé – it’s our foundation. Every treatment is overseen by licensed medical professionals in a regulated clinical setting.

What to Expect During Treatment

Once you arrive at our clinic, you will undergo the medical assessments described above, as well as nutritional support, hydration, and emotional preparation with one of our on-site therapists or coaches. You’ll also experience daily somatic therapies to support nervous system regulation and feeling grounded as you go into treatment.

The ibogaine session lasts approximately 12-24 hours, during which time you are under constant supervision from our medical professionals and guides. We’ll be keeping track of your vital stability, electrolyte balance, and neurological function, and providing emotional support throughout.

Following the ibogaine journey, you’ll enter into your rest and recovery stage, where we will continue to support you with nutrition, electrolytes, and gentle somatic practices. You will ease into the post-journey integration phase and close out your retreat feeling renewed and ready for this next phase of your life.

Curious to know if you’re a good fit for ibogaine treatment? Speak with a member of our team to discuss your readiness.

Integration & Long-Term Recovery

After leaving our center, you’ll have access to our 30-day guided ibogaine integration course that includes both clinical elements and somatic practices to ground in your experience with us. We provide tools to navigate triggers and rebuild healthy coping systems during sobriety.

The post-retreat integration period is crucial in helping you rebuild a stable foundation from which to make healthier decisions, replace old coping mechanisms, and leave behind the structures, patterns, and spaces that triggered addictive behaviors.

You will also have optional access to 1:1 sessions with our integration coaches to receive more personalized, extended care. Learn more about our aftercare program here.

Why Clients Choose Bassé Ibogaine

Clients come to Bassé for a safe alcohol detox program because of our unmatched clinical excellence, meticulous safety protocols, and deep understanding of providing trauma-informed care. Our approach goes much deeper than your average medical detox center, allowing you to address your addiction at the root and emerge feeling renewed and ready to transform your life.

We provide 24/7 clinical supervision with emergency-trained physicians
We tailor our medical protocols to your situation, providing alcohol withdrawal support and with a deep knowledge of tapering and detoxification of a range of substances, including alcohol
All of our providers are trained in compassionate, trauma-informed care and the physical, emotional, and spiritual reasons that people fall into addiction
We engage in cultural reciprocity with the Iboga medicine through our collaboration and contribution to the non-profit, Bwiti Roots
We offer a one-of-a-kind aftercare program, intentionally created by a pioneer in the space of psychedelic integration
Our ibogaine treatment center in Mexico feels like a sanctuary, nestled amidst nature with farm-to-table meals, spacious, comfortable rooms, and a beautiful pool and relaxation area

Is Ibogaine Therapy for Alcoholism Right for You?

Ibogaine isn’t for everyone – and it certainly isn’t for all stages of detoxification. Here’s what we need to know to determine that ibogaine is medically safe:

You are medically cleared from acute alcohol withdrawal risk.

You are free from sedatives and benzodiazepines unless cleared beforehand and managed on-site.

You provide comprehensive bloodwork before arriving, pass our on-site medical screening, and are deemed stabilized enough for ibogaine treatment.

You are fully honest and transparent with us about where you’re at in your detox journey and any substances you have consumed.

You are ready to take responsibility to make a change in your life and understand that ibogaine alcohol recovery takes work – and is not a quick-fix.

Speak with one of our ibogaine experts to see if our programs align with your health needs.

Frequently-Asked Questions on Ibogaine for Alcohol Addiction

Can ibogaine help stop alcohol cravings?

Yes, studies indicate that ibogaine can help reduce alcohol cravings due to its multiple neurological mechanisms, including interactions with dopamine and NMDA systems and its ability to promote neuroplasticity in the brain. People report reductions in generalized anxiety, depression, and the emotional distress that often accompany alcohol withdrawal. You must already be through the acute withdrawal stage when you come to us for ibogaine treatment.

What makes Bassé’s ibogaine program safer?

Our program offers unparalleled safety thanks to our thorough medical assessments, continuous monitoring, expert team of practitioners, and focus on maintaining your emotional and spiritual safety through therapeutic and somatic support during your treatment and beyond.

How long does it take to recover from ibogaine therapy?

You will be in the rest and recovery stage in the 48 hours after your treatment ends, which usually feels like physical fatigue but mental clarity.

Will I receive aftercare once I return home?

Yes, you will receive access to our 30-day aftercare program and optional additional sessions with our coaches who specialize in ibogaine integration.

Begin Your Recovery Safely

Alcohol addiction doesn’t have to be your reality, no matter how many times you’ve tried to get sober.

Are you ready to make a real change in your life and break free from alcohol use disorder?

Get in touch with us today and begin your journey to a life you feel excited about living.