For families

Worried about someone considering ibogaine? We can help you too

Many of the people who contact us are parents, partners and friends. Whether your loved one is researching ibogaine, already booked, or just home from treatment, you don’t have to navigate this alone.

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How it works

How we help families

  • Explain what ibogaine is, what treatment involves and what the real risks are
  • Help you understand the medical screening a safe provider requires
  • Talk through how to raise the subject without pushing your loved one away
  • Help you prepare for their return home and the first weeks after treatment
  • Connect you with family support and therapists for yourself

Questions to ask if your loved one is planning treatment

  • Has the clinic required an EKG, bloodwork and a full medication review?
  • Is a physician involved, and is there continuous heart monitoring during treatment?
  • What is the clinic’s emergency plan, and how far is the nearest hospital?
  • How will opioids, methadone or buprenorphine be managed before treatment?
  • What aftercare is planned for when they come home?

When they come home

The first weeks after ibogaine can bring big emotions, low energy, poor sleep and a strong wish to change everything at once. Patience, routine and gentle support help. If your loved one was using opioids, their tolerance will be lower after treatment, and a return to their old dose can be fatal. Make sure naloxone (Narcan) is in the home and that you know how to use it.

Look after yourself too

Supporting someone through addiction or treatment is exhausting. Family groups and a therapist of your own can make a real difference. We can help you find both.

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Free and confidential

Reach out for your loved one, or for yourself

Choose “A loved one” on the intake and tell us what you know. A support guide will talk it through with you.

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Ibogaine Support Line provides free information, guidance and referrals. We are not a medical provider and nothing on this site is medical advice. Ibogaine carries serious risks, including to the heart, and should only be considered with thorough medical screening and qualified medical supervision. Medical disclaimer · Privacy policy