Questions, answered honestly.

We're a treatment advisory and education service. We don't provide treatment ourselves — we help you understand your options and, when it fits, introduce you to providers we've personally vetted and visited. Think of us as your knowledgeable, honest guide and advocate.

See “How are you compensated?” below for how our work is funded. We hold every clinic we recommend to our published standard, and we will tell you honestly when a provider isn't the right fit for you, or when the answer is "not yet."

To sustain our work, we may receive compensation from a provider when we introduce a client who proceeds with care. It never increases your cost, and it never affects whether a provider passes our Provider Standard™ or which one we recommend — a provider cannot buy their way onto our list. Full details are in our Compensation Disclosure.

No. Providers are independent third parties. We evaluate them against our ten-dimension Provider Standard™ and, where a visit has been completed, in person, but we don't own or operate them, and any treatment relationship is between you and the provider.

Right now our verified network focuses on ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. We also publish educational information on ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, but those aren't placements we make yet.

Every provider is measured against our ten-dimension Provider Standard™ — medical oversight, screening, cardiac & emergency protocols, experience, licensing, environment, amenities, aftercare, integration, and ethics — and then we visit in person to meet the team and see the facility. If a provider doesn't clear it, they're not on our list. See our full process →

Ibogaine is a naturally occurring compound from the West African iboga root. It's best known for its ability to interrupt addiction — most dramatically opioids — by lifting physical withdrawal and helping reset the brain chemistry underneath dependence. How ibogaine treatment works →

No honest provider promises a "cure," and a one-and-done pitch is a red flag. Ibogaine can powerfully interrupt addiction — quieting withdrawal and cravings and creating a real reset — but lasting recovery depends on the integration and aftercare that follow. That's exactly why our standard requires real aftercare.

Ibogaine is pharmacologically active for roughly 24–36 hours, with the acute experience unfolding over the first several hours. Most programs are a 5–7 day facility stay to allow for screening, treatment, rest, and recovery.

It's given in the morning in a calm medical room, with staff and cardiac monitoring throughout. Many people experience a dreamlike, autobiographical "life review." Physically it varies — some feel nausea or get sick, others don't; most feel heavy and still. Afterward, deep exhaustion is normal (many sleep 12–18 hours). See the full timeline →

Often, yes — some medications (especially certain antidepressants) must be tapered under medical supervision before treatment. A good provider handles this carefully during screening. Never stop a medication on your own.

5-MeO-DMT is a brief but profound psychedelic used primarily for trauma. It's often done a few days after ibogaine: where ibogaine resets the body and interrupts the addiction, 5-MeO helps heal the trauma that so often sits underneath it. How 5-MeO-DMT works →

Very short in clock time — the acute experience is usually 15–40 minutes, with the peak in the first several minutes. It's intense, non-visual, and held closely by an experienced facilitator.

When it's done properly, yes — it's remarkably safe. The serious risks you'll read about come almost entirely from unscreened, unsupervised settings. Ibogaine can affect heart rhythm, so proper cardiac screening and monitoring matter enormously. With a program that screens and monitors correctly — the standard our verified facilities hold to — the risk becomes very small. Read the full safety picture →

A pre-treatment EKG and cardiac clearance, bloodwork (including electrolytes like magnesium and potassium), a full medication review, magnesium support, and continuous cardiac monitoring throughout the experience — with a physician on hand and an emergency plan. We verify these protocols against our standard.

Yes. Certain heart conditions, some medications, and some medical or psychiatric situations make ibogaine unsafe — which is why honest screening is essential, and why a good program (and a good advisor) will sometimes say "not you, or not right now."

It varies by facility, program length, and aftercare. Medically supervised ibogaine programs commonly range from roughly $5,000 to $15,000. We'll help you understand exactly what a given program includes so you can compare fairly — quality of medical oversight and aftercare is where real differences show up.

At licensed facilities in countries where these treatments can be given under proper medical supervision — for ibogaine, that's typically Mexico and a handful of other countries. Most facilities arrange airport pickup and handle on-the-ground logistics.

Usually about 5–10 days, depending on the program and whether it includes a 5-MeO-DMT session. We recommend planning for at least 10 days off, plus recovery time at home afterward.

It depends on the country. Ibogaine is a Schedule I substance in the United States, but it's legally available in supervised clinics in several countries (such as Mexico and New Zealand). That's exactly why reputable treatment happens at licensed facilities abroad. See the legal breakdown →

Yes. Ketamine is legally available in the U.S. through outpatient clinics (and, in some cases, at-home programs) for treatment-resistant depression. It's the one path on our site you can access domestically today, though it isn't part of our verified network. Learn about ketamine →

Start with a confidential conversation. Tell us where you or your loved one are, and an advisor will help you understand the options and — if it's the right fit — introduce you to a verified provider. No pressure, no obligation. Speak with an advisor →

Absolutely. Many families contact us first, before their loved one is ready, just to understand the landscape. We're here for you and your family throughout the entire process. For families →

Then we'll tell you honestly. Because we answer to you — not to a provider — "none of these, not yet" is always an answer we're willing to give.