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More than 55 million people globally suffer from neurodegenerative illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease, with such conditions sadly being on the rise. Parkinson’s disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s and results from the loss of specific brain cells that produce dopamine in the mid-brain. This loss leads …

Addiction Treatment Ireland: Why Are So Many Irish Addicts Looking Abroad For Treatment Options?

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Ireland’s drug problem has been getting worse over the past few years. As former government minister Pat Rabbitte noted decades ago, “Ireland has a drugs problem. But beyond this simple statement, we must also recognise that Ireland’s drugs problem is primarily an opiates problem—mainly heroin. And beyond this, we must recognise that Ireland’s heroin problem …

Things To Do Instead of Using Drugs

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Things To Do Instead of Using Drugs In the journey towards recovery and sobriety, it is not enough to simply stop using and thinking that this is all the work. We need to find new things to do instead of using drugs. More than a cause, drug addiction is a symptom of things such as …

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Ibogaine Therapy for Gambling Addiction: A New Path to Healing

Gambling Addiction, Mental health / By tabularasaretreat

The alluring call of the roulette, the irresistible draw of poker, and the intense allure of slot machines underscore the pervasive power of gambling. Often, its devastating impacts go unnoticed or understated. Globally, countless individuals are ensnared by the overwhelming clutches of gambling addiction. This intricate issue, woven from intense compulsions and despair, frequently eludes …

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The Potential of Ibogaine Therapy for Eating Disorders

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Eating disorders represent intricate challenges in the ealm of mental health, bearing significant repercussions on a person’s physical and emotional equilibrium. While prevalent medical avenues often include therapeutic sessions, medicinal solutions, and shifts in lifestyle, they seldom delve into the core instigators—usually tied to emotional trauma during the formative years. On the other hand, burgeoning …

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The Importance of Ibogaine Treatment Aftercare

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When one decides to embark on a transformative journey through one’s inner world with ibogaine, it is essential to remember that any such experience is only a door to further exploration and integration. This is why the concept and framework of ibogaine treatment aftercare is equally—if not more—important than the treatment itself. On account of …

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Understanding Ibogaine Treatment for Various Addictions

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In today’s post, we will take an in-depth look at the complex labyrinth of human behaviour. We’ll be shattering some illusions, and perhaps even a few delusions, about what it truly means to be addicted. Additionally, we will also help you in understanding the benefits of We’re diving deep into the Seven Addictions—of which drugs …

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How Ibogaine Rewires the Brain

Ibogaine Treatment, Opioid addiction / By tabularasaretreat

The Day I Was Lobotomised by a Plant 15 minute read Much has been written in recent times about the benefits of psychedelic/oneiro genic plant medicines in treating addiction and promoting psycho-spiritual development. However, there is one such plant medicine which has, unfairly if not surprisingly, received a bad rap: ibogaine, an alkaloid extracted …

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Discovering the Therapeutic and Immune-Boosting Properties of Kambo Treatment

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As the world increasingly seeks answers from nature, Kambo therapy has emerged as a potent alternative to conventional treatments. Originating from the Indigenous communities of the Amazon rainforest, this ancestral medicine has been utilized for centuries to heal, purify, and fortify the mind and body. At Tabula Rasa Retreat, we have personally witnessed the transformative …

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Exploring Ibogaine’s Potential for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Ibogaine Treatment / By tabularasaretreat

This is an account of how a powerful ancestral plant medicine native to Equatorial West Africa has gradually made its way westward to help us heal—the Tabernanthe Iboga shrub, and its distinctive psychoactive alkaloid, ibogaine. In today’s post we will be exploring ibogaine’s potential for addiction and mental health treatment. As modern society becomes increasingly …

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A Short History of Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms

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For countless generations, psilocybin “magic” mushrooms have captivated humanity, yet they have not always been met with open arms by conservative institutions. From their widespread use since the Paleolithic era to their suppression by the Catholic Church in the 15th and 16th centuries, and finally their resurgence in the 20th century by anthropology and holistic …

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The Effects of Alcohol on the Brain

Addiction, Alcohol, Ibogaine Treatment / By tabularasaretreat

It’s common knowledge that alcohol has an impact on the functioning of our brain. However, if you’re curious about the specific ways in which it affects us, we’ve compiled a summary based on scientific and medical research. We’ll explore whether it is a stimulant or depressant and what the effects of alcohol on the brain …

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Ibogaine Therapy Effective for PTSD

Ibogaine Treatment, Mental health, PTSD / By tabularasaretreat

The Tabernanthe Iboga plant, which contains ibogaine, a psychoactive alkaloid with origins in West-African spiritual ceremonies, possesses many unique properties that make ibogaine therapy effective for PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and its subtype, complex PTSD. The reality is that living on this planet has always posed a challenge, often accompanied by suffering. Unfortunately, we …

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Dealing With Difficult Families While in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Treatment, Cognitive psychology, Holistic Therapy, Ibogaine after-care, Mental health, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Self Help / By tabularasaretreat

The Christmas month is usually tough for many people. Dealing with difficult families while in addiction recovery becomes a seemingly unsurmountable chore that is difficult to navigate. Especially if one has recently undergone drug rehab. Although ibogaine, for example, is incredibly effective in shedding light on family traumas, and showing those treated with it where …

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Ibogaine Treatment for Anhedonia and Depression

Anhedonia, Depression, Ibogaine Treatment / By tabularasaretreat

What Is Ibogaine ? In today’s article, we will be looking at the benefits of ibogaine treatment for anhedonia and depression. Ibogaine is one of the naturally occurring, psychoactive alkaloids found in the root bark of the Tabernanthe Iboga plant native to equatorial West Africa. This powerful entheogenic plant medicine, from which ibogaine is extracted, is renowned for its ability …

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Ibogaine Treatment: How to Manage Your Stress and Anger Without Drugs

Ibogaine Treatment – Manage Your Stress and Anger Without Drugs or Alcohol – Part II

Addiction Treatment, Albert Ellis, Anger Management, Cognitive psychology, Ibogaine after-care, Ibogaine Treatment, Mental health, Opioid addiction, Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Self Help / By tabularasaretreat

In last week’s article, Part I of a two-part deep dive into how to manage your stress and anger, we showed you some of the distorted perceptions that go hand in hand with feeling upset or angry, and introduced you to a few of the principles of cognitive psychology. We also provided you with a …

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Ibogaine Treatment – How to Manage Your Stress and Anger Without Drugs or Alcohol – Part I

Addiction Treatment, Albert Ellis, Anger Management, Cognitive psychology, Ibogaine after-care, Mental health, Opioid addiction, Opioid Crisis, Self Help / By tabularasaretreat

How to Manage Your Stress and Anger Without Drugs or Alcohol It is an uncontested fact that everyday life can have its aggravating stressors—we live in hectic times; our society has become fractured beyond belief, and the notion that everyone should just breathe before reacting defensively to external events is easier said than done. To …

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“Double the Dose”: America’s Current Opioid Crisis and How Richard Sackler’s Greed Paved the Way

Big Pharma, Corruption, Opioid addiction, Opioid Crisis, OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family / By tabularasaretreat

For those among you wondering how America’s current opioid crisis may have started, and who may think that drug dealers are mostly inveterate, gun-toting, tattooed criminals working for gangs and cartels, think again: at least in the US, many of them have PhDs, wear suits, have seats in government bodies like the Food and Drug …

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How to Adopt the Right Mindset and Intention for Your Psychedelic Healing Experience

Addiction Treatment, Holistic Therapy, Ibogaine pre-care, Ibogaine Treatment, Mental health, Naikan Therapy, Opioid addiction / By tabularasaretreat

“Intentions:” Now, there is a word that has taken its fair share of abuse ever since a 10th-century French abbot named Bernard de Clairvaux coined the following phrase: “The road to hell is paved with good intention.” In today’s article, we are going to show you exactly why the following phrase should be discarded not …

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Ibogaine as Mentor in “Hero of a Thousand Faces.”

Addiction Treatment, Eating Disorders, Holistic Therapy, Ibogaine pre-care, Ibogaine Treatment, Mental health, Opioid addiction, Relapse Prevention / By tabularasaretreat

Each human journey may well have different plot twists and turns specific to each individual life, but as far as humanity in general, and how we act out our own stories from birth to death are concerned, our individual journeys are what are called “archetypal”. The term was coined in the writing and thought of …

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Why Addicts From Oman Are Going Abroad For Treatment

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Oman has a unique and particularly painful drug problem. The country puts other nations to shame with the intensity and relentlessness with which it pursues, prosecutes, and shames even casual drug users. Possession of cannabis for personal use can lead to lengthy jail sentences, and travelers have been jailed even for trace amounts of drugs …

Comparing Ibogaine Treatment Programs: 3 Questions You Need To Ask

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Ibogaine treatment is an immensely powerful process which has the potential to successfully treat a number of serious health problems. Whether you are dealing with a stubborn addiction, a mental health disorder, or are looking to explore your potential for personal and spiritual growth, ibogaine treatment can help. However, ibogaine treatment isn’t a miracle cure …

COVID-19 And Mental Health: 5 Things You Need To Know

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on all of our lives. Social distancing, omnipresent facemasks, lost jobs, the inability to connect with loved ones, and overwhelmed hospitals are some of the consequences we’ve all been living with for the past year. But perhaps the biggest impact of the COVID crisis will be its …

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Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy In 2021

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For years, the momentum has been building for the legalization of psilocybin, the psychoactive substance in “magic mushrooms.” As addictions professionals, academic researchers, neuroscientists, and psychiatric experts began to lend their voices to the growing chorus advocating for the safety and efficacy of psilocybin therapy to combat a host of ailments including depression, addiction, and …

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Why Are So Many Addicts From Iceland Seeking Treatment Abroad?

Addiction Treatment, Ibogaine Treatment / By tabularasaretreat

Iceland has a major drug problem, and it keeps getting worse. Valgerour Runarsdottir, director of the National Center of Addiction Medicine reports that “there is more drug abuse in society, wherever you look. Why Are So Many Addicts From Iceland Seeking Treatment Abroad? This is a major challenge for the whole healthcare and social systems.” Meanwhile, what …

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The Elemental Self RE:Treat – a Journey with Sacred Mushrooms

Psilocybin, Sacred Mushrooms / By tabularasaretreat

We at Tabula Rasa Retreat are delighted to announce our first ever 5-day sacred mushroom Elemental Self RE:Treat sacred mushroom for the coming of the new year at Quinta da Fe (February 24th to 28th, 2021). The event is impeccably timed, after a year which tried the strongest of us and laid a host of …

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COVID Christmas In Recovery: Staying Safe And Connected During The 2020 Holidays

Covid-19, Relapse Prevention / By tabularasaretreat

The holidays are upon us, and what’s a magical time for many can be very difficult for those in recovery from substance abuse. The parties and gatherings which bring joy to many can unleash a host of triggers, stresses, and cravings for those dealing with substance abuse issues. The sense of togetherness with family and …

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A Guide To Ibogaine Side Effects

Ibogaine pre-care / By tabularasaretreat

Ibogaine is a powerful substance which has helped thousands of people end the nightmare of addiction, deal with serious mental health struggles, and further their spiritual, emotional, and personal growth. However, like all powerful substances, it should never be used without appropriate safety precautions and the advice and supervision of experienced professionals. While experience has …

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5 Relapse Prevention Tips For The Holidays

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Christmas is always a stressful time. While we idealize it in our memories and imaginations, the holiday season can overwhelm all of us with pressure to buy lavish gifts, spend time with everyone we know, and put ourselves in situations we would normally avoid. For those coping with the challenges of life in recovery, these …

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Covid-19 And Ibogaine: How An African Shrub Can Help The World Cope With The Pandemic

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As the Covid crisis emerged, we had no idea of the immense challenges 2020 would bring. Covid-19 And Ibogaine: How An African Shrub Can Help The World Cope With The Pandemic. When lockdowns, social distancing, increased anxiety, and economic uncertainty became the new normal, experts expressed deep concerns over the impacts the crisis would have …

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Tabula Rasa Retreat Reviews

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We here at Tabula Rasa Retreat often describe our treatments and approaches, and the research behind them, in blog posts. But the theories, science, and spiritual background which underpin what we do are only a fraction of what Tabula Rasa Retreat really is. Our clients are the driving force behind everything we do, and their …

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Addiction Treatment in Finland: Why Finns are Looking Abroad For Options

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Finland has a serious drug problem, and it has been getting worse. A study of waste-water from over 70 cities in Europe found that residents of Helsinki used over 300 kg of methamphetamine in 2018. Meanwhile, what some customs officials refer to as “The South American Tsunami” of cocaine continues to flood the market, leading …

Alcoholism: How Ibogaine Can Help

How Ibogaine Can Help, Iboga, Ibogaine Therapy, Ibogaine Treatment / By tabularasaretreat

While other forms of addiction might receive the lion’s share of media coverage, alcoholism is an extremely serious, deadly, widespread, and destructive form of substance abuse. The World Health Organization estimates that 5% of the global population suffers from this debilitating condition, and in some parts of Europe that rate is as high as 11%. …

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Finding A Safe Ibogaine Provider, And Why It Matters

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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard about ibogaine’s remarkable power to reverse the effects of addiction on the body and the mind. Or you’re curious about whether the neurological effects of this remarkable substance can help you deal with PTSD, an eating disorder, or depression. Maybe you’re simply intrigued by the potential of this …

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Tabula Rasa Retreat: The 10 Questions We Get Asked Most Frequently

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Everyone should be asking a lot of questions when looking for addiction or mental health treatment. Finding the center that fits your budget, meets your needs, and leaves you best equipped for life in recovery is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. Today we’ll be briefly answering the 10 questions that come …

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5 Online Recovery Forums Worth Visiting

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People in recovery, and especially early recovery, need a great deal of advice and support. Meetings are an essential resource, but if it’s after midnight and you’re struggling with a thorny issue, the internet might be your best bet. There will be times when you need a little bit of information quickly. You might have …

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5 Tips For Dealing With The Unprecedented Stress And Triggers of 2020

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It hasn’t been the best year ever. 2020 has become a byword for uncertainty and catastrophe. From the flood of pandemic news to the incredibly contentious US election to the global economic slowdown, we’ve all struggled with a host of new worries, a situation which is pushing those already dealing with substance abuse issues to …

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Why Are So Many German Addicts Going Abroad For Treatment?

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Germany has a serious drug problem, and it has been getting worse. A study of waste-water from over 70 cities in Europe found that Germany was the drug use capital of Europe in 2019. The cities of Chemnitz, Dresden, and Erfurt in Northeastern Germany were found to have the highest rates of methamphetamine use in …

Meditation, and Why It’s Incredibly Important In Recovery

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Meditation has a long history in the fields of human health, knowledge, and spirituality. The first images of people meditating are found in sculptures and wall art from the Indian subcontinent that are over 9000 years old. There are historical examples of meditative practices in ancient Greece, China, Judaea, and Japan. Everyone is familiar with …

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What Is MAPS? The Fascinating History And Bright Future of A Pioneering Research Group

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MAPS, or the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, is a non-profit research and educational organization founded in 1986 to explore the potential for psychedelics to benefit society. Their mission is to fund, design, and obtain regulatory approval for studies into the medicinal use of substances usually labeled “drugs.” If you’ve read about studies into the …

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Six Months Later: How COVID Is Impacting Mental Health And Addiction

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As the COVID crisis began, many experts expressed profound concern over the toll which lockdown, social distancing, increased anxiety, and economic uncertainty would have on mental health. Isolation and alienation lead to a host of problems, from depression to substance abuse and addiction, and most of us are feeling more isolated than ever before. Whether …

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Microdosing: A Phenomenon Explained

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Over the past decade, increasing numbers of people have been extolling the benefits of microdosing. The premise is simple: taking small amounts of psychedelic substances in amounts that are “sub-perceptual” in order to fight depression and anxiety, or boost confidence and creativity. The trend seems to have first risen to prominence in the San Francisco …

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5 Ways COVID-19 Has Impacted The Opioid Crisis

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At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, The New York Times described the crisis as a “national relapse trigger.” Many experts on addiction and mental health in countries around the world issued stark warnings on the effects lockdown, stress, economic uncertainty, and social isolation would have on addiction and mental illness. Six months later, the …

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The Skeptic’s Guide To Ibogaine Treatment

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We know that for many people, the idea of a mysterious African root which can heal a seemingly intractable problem sounds like a huckster asking for thousands of dollars in exchange for magic beans. Particularly for addicts who have repeatedly tried and failed to overcome their affliction with residential treatment, therapy, and the support of …

The Rise Of Shamanism: Rediscovering Ancient Traditions

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Increasing numbers of people are turning to ancient healing traditions in 2020. Some reject the assumptions and symptom-focused treatments of Western medicine. Others have discovered the power of yoga, acupuncture, ayurvedic treatments, or traditional Chinese medicine and become intrigued by the ability of holistic systems to build health and well-being. As we rediscover traditional treatment …

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10 Common Questions About Ibogaine

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As one of the world’s leading ibogaine treatment centers, we get asked a lot of questions about ibogaine treatment. To save you some time, and address your concerns, here are 10 of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Tabula Rasa Retreat. 1) Is Ibogaine Safe? This is obviously everyone’s number one concern, and …

Understanding Anhedonia (And How To Overcome It)

Mental health / By tabularasaretreat

Anhedonia is simply defined as an inability to feel pleasure, even when taking part in activities or experiences which had previously caused a joyful response. It can be a symptom or a cause of other psychological disorders, notably depression. Psychologists distinguish between two varieties of the disorder: Social Anhedonia, which usually causes the sufferer to …

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Why Do Addicts Relapse?

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Question: why do addicts relapse? It’s a question that’s been asked countless times by everyone who has experienced or been around addiction. Most reputable studies have put the relapse rate for substance use disorders at between 40-60%. While the number may seem high, particularly to those entering treatment and the people close to them, they …

Addiction Treatment in UAE: Why are so many Emiratis looking abroad?

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The United Arab Emirates has a unique and particularly painful drug problem. The country puts other nations to shame with the intensity and relentlessness with which it pursues, prosecutes, and shames even casual drug users. Possession of cannabis for personal use can lead to lengthy jail sentences, and travelers have been jailed even for trace …

Addiction Treatment in Scotland: Why Are So Many Scottish Addicts Looking Abroad?

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Scotland has some of the highest rates of drug misuse and addiction in Europe, but it struggles to keep up with the demand for effective and timely treatment. Individuals seeking treatment in scotland from the NHS are generally subject to a long process of referrals and waiting lists. It’s estimated that you’re likely to wait …

Disrupting The Continuum: 5 Reasons Alternative Addiction Treatments Are Going Mainstream

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After years of settling for one size fits all approach, increasing numbers of addicts and treatment providers are developing alternative addiction treatment models. Replacement therapy and 12 Step inspired rehabilitation have helped countless sufferers, but they aren’t right for everyone. And as our understanding of the physical and mental components of addiction deepens, new therapies …

Spirituality and Healing

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For most people, spirituality is a loaded word. It can frequently be confused with religious belief, and saddled with the baggage of an individual’s attitudes and preconceptions about organized religion. For others, it seems like a vague, watered down concept which offers much less than actual religious faith. But whether or not we’re aware of …

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12-Step Alternatives

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Let’s start off by saying that we acknowledge that 12-Step programs have been a blessing and a lifeline for millions of addicts around the world, and we would never seek to undermine or minimize the outstanding work they’ve done. But we also know that just as every individual is unique, every recovery is a unique …

Holistic‌ ‌Healing:‌ ‌What We’ve Learned‌ ‌About Holistic‌ ‌Health in 2020‌

Addiction Treatment, Covid-19, Holistic Therapy / By tabularasaretreat

Last year it was possible for us to regard our well-being as a secondary concern, somewhere down the line behind careers, relationships, personal finances, vacation plans, and dinner. In 2020 that luxury is no longer possible. Holistic‌ ‌Healing:‌ ‌What We’ve Learned‌ ‌About Holistic‌ ‌Health in 2020‌. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have touched us …

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The Opioid Crisis in a Post Covid World – Where Do We Stand?

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The constant flood of news relating to the COVID-19 pandemic has inured us to so much else that has been going on in the world. As the high-profile crisis has dominated the airwaves, our thoughts, and the attention of public health authorities, the opioid crisis has been largely ignored. Addiction claims thousands of lives, affects …

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Pandemics, Addiction, And Mental Health: Lessons Learned in 2020

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It has been a difficult year for all of us. The COVID-19 pandemic has created and exposed serious problems lying beneath the glossy surface of modern society, while the wave of protests against police brutality and racism have ratcheted up political tension around the world. In a time of unprecedented stress, those suffering from mental …

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Iboga in 2020: Why Now Is The Time To Embrace Oneirogenics

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We seem to be living in an unprecedented time in human history. Our world grows more connected every day, with international travel a commonplace, 5G networks and smartphones enabling almost instantaneous sharing of information, and technology revolutionizing the ways business and life are conducted. And yet, the health of both individuals and societies seems to …

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8 Tweets On Addiction For Dealing With Troubled Times

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There is no question that the world and its citizens are going through some of the most troubled times in living memory. For those in recovery from addiction, such times can be particularly stressful and difficult. Where can we turn to for support and inspiration to find a light in the darkness? There are many …

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Addiction Treatment In A Post-Covid-19 World

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As society realized how dire the Covid-19 pandemic was, many health-care professionals and advocates for the addicted made dire predictions about the toll that the disease would take on this extremely vulnerable population. Because of their lack of health insurance and housing, their unstable lifestyles and pre-existing conditions, the addicted were both a cause of …

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What Do I Do Now? Next Steps for Addicts As Covid-19 Dissipates

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Covid-19 has been and continues to be, a massive existential threat to addicts around the world. As many doctors and health ministries have noted, those suffering from addiction are both more likely to catch the virus and more likely to experience severe symptoms if they are infected. There are a variety of factors contributing to …

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The Covid-19 Crisis And Addiction: What We’ve Learned

Addiction Treatment, Covid-19 / By tabularasaretreat

At the moment, many parts of the world are experiencing two health crises at once: the deadly epidemic of opiate and opioid abuse, and the Covid-19 pandemic. While the coronavirus is dominating the headlines and fueling anxieties around the globe, the death toll caused by addiction, and the suffering of those whose lives it tears …

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Addiction Treatment in Japan: Why Japanese Addicts Are Seeking Treatment Abroad

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Japan has a unique and particularly painful drug problem. Addiction Treatment in Japan: Why Japanese Addicts Are Seeking Treatment Abroad. The country puts other nations to shame with the intensity and relentlessness with which it pursues, prosecutes, and shames even casual drug users. Possession of cannabis for personal use can lead to a five-year jail …

Re-Introducing The Tabula Rasa Retreat Newsletter!

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Here at Tabula Rasa Retreat, we make it a point to keep our ear to the ground for the latest news and developments in the world of addiction, mental health, treatment, and emerging/promising alternative therapies. We’ve been at the forefront of the ongoing battle to show the world what treatments like iboga /ibogaine therapy have …

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Thinking Outside the Box: Revisiting Approaches To Addiction Treatment During The COVID-19 Crisis

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The current model of addiction treatment works for some users who are desperate to change their lives. It also fails many of those most in need, for a variety of reasons. Whether the problems are a stubborn insistence on criminalizing drug use and prosecuting the unwell, profit-motivated providers promising the moon and delivering underwhelming treatments, …

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5 Ways To Access Addiction Support During The COVID-19 Crisis

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While it may be difficult, or even forbidden by your local health authorities to venture out of your home and seek treatment during the COVID-19 epidemic, that doesn’t mean that you’ve been abandoned by all sources of support, guidance, and strength. Virtually no one defeats addiction on their own, and even with lock-downs and social …

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How COVID-19 is Disrupting the Addiction Treatment Continuum of Care

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It may be a bit of a truism to say that every addict is different, but, well, every addict is different. A hardcore heroin user will have different needs than a professional who abuses cocaine on weekends. How COVID-19 is Disrupting the Addiction Treatment Continuum of Care. An alcoholic and a methamphetamine addict will have …

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Addiction Treatment: Are YOU Ready?

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Most people enter drug treatment with some sense of ambivalence, reluctance, or desperation. You may be excited about the possibilities that treatment offers, but we’ve yet to encounter a client who is free of fear, doubt, and anxiety over the prospect of withdrawal, treatment, and recovery. There’s nothing wrong with that, and you need feel …

Finding Addiction Treatment During The Covid-19 Crisis

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We are all currently struggling through the Covid-19 crisis together, but for those dealing with addiction, times are even harder. Those suffering from addiction and substance abuse are at greater risk to outside stressors, their health is likely already precarious, and in this time of profound uncertainty, the pressure on both individuals and the health-care …

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Can Ibogaine Kill You?

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We know the answer to this question, and we hope you do as well. Obviously, the answer is a resounding YES. Ibogaine is a very powerful substance that can provoke severe physical and mental responses, and its use should be approached with a high degree of caution. If you’re considering undergoing ibogaine treatment, we urge …

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Psilocybin’s Rise To Healing Prominence

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As cannabis based medicines have become a mainstream treatment option for a host of ailments, the public is starting to realize that the time has come for a re-evaluation of the benefits and dangers of plant-based medicines. With pharmaceutical companies pushing synthetic opioid and opiate-based painkillers on a public which was ignorant of the massive …

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Q and A session with Alvaro de Ferranti founder of Tabula Rasa Retreat

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Tell us about ibogaine. What is it? How does it work in relation to addiction? Ibogaine is one of the psychoactive indole alkaloids found in the West African, shrub, Tabernanthe iboga. In layman’s terms, ibogaine is a plant-based, naturally occurring substance, which rapidly and painlessly interrupts addictions, relieves withdrawal symptoms and brings patients back to …

Addiction Recovery: 5 Life Skills You’ll Need To Develop

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Addiction is often described as an escape from reality. As you embark on your recovery journey, you’ll soon find the conflicts, mundane tasks, and difficult situations that you have been avoiding are rearing their ugly heads once again. To make sure that your new sober life is productive and pleasant, you’re going to need to …

Introducing Binod Aryal our Naikan Therapist and Counsellor

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Ever wondered who undertakes our NAIKAN introspection retreats? Introducing… Mr. Binod Aryal, our wonderful guide and mentor. Read about him below —> Since 2019, Binod has been working as a Counsellor and NAIKAN psychotherapist at the Tabula Rasa Retreat Ibogaine Center in Portugal. He has more than 25 years of work experience in the social …

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Tabula Rasa Notice – COVID-19

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AS A RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS WE ARE TAKING THIS PANDEMIC VERY SERIOUSLY. DESPITE HAVING IN-HOUSE PROCEDURES IN PLACE, WE FEEL IT WOULD BE UN-WISE TO ACCEPT FURTHER CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. IBOGAINE / IBOGA TREATMENTS ARE SERIOUS ENOUGH, AND SHOULD AN ADVERSE EVENT OCCUR, THE LAST PLACE WE WISH TO END UP IN IS A HOSPITAL. …

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Addiction Recovery: 7 Common Fears You\’ll Need To Overcome

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Deciding to make a fundamental change in one’s lifestyle is scary. We can easily understand why those embarking on a career change, contemplating marriage and starting a family, or moving to a different city or country might be deeply anxious, uneasy, or even terrified. But when it comes to entering recovery, many allow their fear …

5 Reasons To Stop Using Drugs TODAY

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When you’re in the throes of addiction, it’s hard to make good decisions. Your focus is generally on getting today’s fix, and you are forced to reject and neglect long term thinking and future planning. It’s easy to let years slip by as you spend each day focused on the simple problem of getting what …

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Adjusting to Life After Rehab

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Most people emerge from rehab feeling fantastic. They finally feel like they’ve regained control over their lives. They feel committed to their new sober lifestyle, and ready to embrace life after addiction. And yet, relapse rates remain somewhere between 40 and 60%, and a recent Norwegian study found that 37% of those receiving in-patient addiction …

How Does Opioid Withdrawal Actually Feel?

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For those on the outside looking in, you may hear the words “opioid withdrawal” and conjure up images of heroin addicts sweating out detox, possibly referencing the film “Trainspotting.” For those with a little more knowledge, you might recall the phrase “tapering opioid use” and envision a controlled, minimally painful medical process. If someone you …

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10 Musicians In Recovery Who Still Rock

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We tend to associate musicians with the “rock star lifetsyle.” For years, the stereotype has been that popular musicians are partying all of the time, and that their lifestyles of excess are fuel for the creative fires that give us the songs we adore. But many musicians have experienced the dark side of addiction, come …

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Ibogaine And Addiction: Tracking Progress

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Ibogaine has a very long history. The root of the tabernanthe iboga shrub plays a central role in the spiritual, social, and medical traditions of Uganda and Cameroon, and it has been instrumental in the Pygmy and B’witi cultures of Central Africa. But since Howard Lotsoff began promoting its efficacy in treating heroin addiction, ibogaine …

Effective Ibogaine Treatment: Finding the Right Provider

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If you’re looking for the right ibogaine treatment provider, you probably have looked into the substance’s immense potential for healing the addicted. If you haven’t, you can read about ibogaine’s ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms, minimize cravings, and reset brain function to a pre-addicted state here. Ibogaine treatment is not something you should enter into …

10 Incredible Benefits You’ll Get From Quitting Drugs

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Recovering from years of substance abuse and addiction can be a grueling task, but too often we focus on the negative aspects of recovery, from withdrawals to cravings. The truth is, breaking free from the shackles of addiction is an amazing feeling, and recovery will make your life better in ways you can’t even imagine …

Quitting Opioids: What You Need To Know

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The CDC estimates that approximately 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. The NHS estimates that 28 million Britons are living with chronic pain. A large percentage of these people have been prescribed opioid painkillers, an option which can numb pain but also lead sufferers into the “prescription trap”, a cycle which causes dependence and …

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Healing The Hurt: Rebuilding Relationships After Addiction

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We assume you already know about the horrendous damage addiction does to the body and mind of the addict. If you’re in recovery, those wounds naturally begin to heal, sometimes incredibly quickly and sometimes over an extended period of time. But a healthy life isn’t solely about what’s happening internally. In order to gain fulfillment …

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What’s Wrong With The Drug Rehab Industry?

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The rehab industry is full of committed professionals doing their best to help drug abusers escape from the nightmare of addiction. We would like to preface this post expressing our gratitude, love, and support for all of those remarkable individuals devoting their lives to the struggle against addiction. But as in any industry, there are …

Addiction Treatment in France: Why Are So Many French Addicts Looking Abroad?

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France’s drug problem is bad, and it has been getting worse. There are epidemics of heroin use, a flood of cocaine from South America, and the constant importation of hashish from nearby Morocco. Last year, President Emmanuel Macron admitted that the country was losing the fight against drugs in neighborhoods such as Marseille’s notorious 14th …

The 10 Best Movies About Addiction

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With the winter winds roaring outside, who doesn’t want to curl up on the sofa, microwave some popcorn, and watch a great movie? At Tabula Rasa Retreat, we’re focused on the fight against addiction even when relaxing on the couch with our Netflix subscription. So today we’re going to share our list of the 10 …

Why Governments Are Opening Their Minds (and Laws) To Non-Traditional Addiction Treatments

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As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities, end lives, and subject individuals and families to the horrors of addiction, a tipping point has been reached. Everyone knows somebody who has been prescribed a powerful, prescription painkiller and struggled with dependence. This health crisis, coupled with changing social attitudes that de-stigmatize addicts and addiction, has …

Why Can’t I Have My Phone in Rehab?

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It didn’t take us long, as individuals and as a society, to become incredibly dependent on our smartphones. From checking the weather and communicating with everyone we know, to watching TV, and even buying Christmas presents, smartphones have become central to modern life. We keenly feel their absence the second the battery dies. We reach …

New Year, New You: Self-Improvement Tips for 2020

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The practice of making a New Year’s resolution is even older than the practice of celebrating the holiday on January 1st. 4000 years ago the ancient Babylonians marked the beginning of their new year (celebrated around the Spring Equinox) by vowing to the Gods to repay their debts, return things they had borrowed, and remain …

Triggered! Dealing With Troublesome Family Members In Recovery

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The holidays are one of the most difficult times of year for those with addiction issues. The stresses of maintaining sobriety are compounded by emotionally fraught encounters, busy schedules, and sky-high expectations. And for many, family situations are the greatest stressor by a mile. If you’re in recovery, your family life has probably been complicated …

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Staying Clean During The Holidays: 10 Tips That Can Save Your Sobriety

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When we think about the holidays in December, we conjure up some lovely mental images. Roaring fires, delighted smiles, cozy sweaters, and delicious treats. But as they grow closer, reality sets in. Suddenly the idyll shifts to financial pressures, familial strife, grueling travel, pressure to have a drink, lack of sleep, and gloomy weather, trials …

Addiction Therapy: Evaluating The Models

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As our understanding of the mental processes that occur during addiction has evolved, so have our therapeutic approaches in treating this “dis-ease.” Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has become increasingly popular for dealing with addiction, to the point where it now rivals the 12 Step approach as the “go-to” treatment for many clinics and practitioners. But there …

Professionals With Addictions: Addressing A Growing Problem

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When we think about addiction, we generally tend to picture someone who has reached “rock bottom.” Society’s image of the addict is generally a person whose affliction has taken everything away from them. Broken families, financial ruin, powerlessness, and homelessness are often the default image our minds conjure up when addiction and addicts are under …

Addiction Treatment In Spain: Why Many Addicts Are Heading To Portugal For Treatment

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Spain’s drug problems have come in waves, and epidemics of heroin use, a flood of cocaine from South America, and the constant importation of hashish from nearby Morocco ensure that the country always has a steady supply of drugs. As the opioid crisis rages on, increasing numbers of Spaniards have been experimenting with and becoming …

Personal Inventory: Building A Better You

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If you have any experience with recovery, you’re probably already familiar with the concept of a personal inventory. The Big Book used by Alcoholics Anonymous describes Step 4 as “a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” But even if you aren’t in a 12 Step Program, tackling a personal inventory should be a component …

The Prescription Trap

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We’ve written a lot about the opioid crisis as a broad societal trend. But today we’ll be taking a look at the effect that prescription painkillers have on individuals, why they are so addictive, and why prescriptions for painkillers so often lead sufferers into addiction. As lawsuits are being settled for hundreds of millions of …

Naikan Therapy: Challenges And Outcomes

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It is rare to meet a person whose life is full of gratitude. Even though the course of a single day may bring innumerable blessings to us, the few moments of genuine gratitude we experience are often overshadowed by our complaints, disappointments, sorrows, and frustration. We may not truly appreciate what we have until it …

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The Best Ways to Detox Off of Drugs

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If you were in need of heart surgery, you probably wouldn’t be satisfied with choosing a method devised between 1939 (the year AA’s Big Book was published) and 1953 (the year in which NA was founded). But in the field of drug detox, many providers, patients, and professionals are content to adhere to the established …

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Dual Diagnosis: Pathways to Wellness

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Dual diagnosis generally refers to an addiction that is complicated and exacerbated by a mental health disorder, and is often referred to as a “co-occurring disorder”. Both addiction and mental health disorders are notoriously difficult to treat. Both afflictions are rooted deep in neurological processes, past trauma, and genetic predispositions. When they combine they can …

Australia’s Addicts Are Going To Portugual For Treatment: Here’s Why

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Australia has a serious drug problem that keeps growing worse. As the opioid crisis rages on, rapidly increasing numbers of Australians have been experimenting with, and becoming addicted to, the same opioid-based pain pills that have devastated communities across the United States. Australia’s death rates from opioid related overdoses have doubled over the past decade, …

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5 Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy

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The bond between humans and horses has always been strong. People and horses have shared mutual understanding and sympathy over the centuries. Because horses are naturally sensitive and intuitive animals, their ability to mirror moods and behavior can make them ideal companions. Ancient authorities going as far back as Hippocrates have touted the health benefits …

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Making Amends, and Why it Matters

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One fundamental aspect of addiction is the way it forces addicts to violate their principles, beliefs, and best selves. In every life, we are bound to cause harm to others, regardless of intent, and often without our knowledge. But for the addicted, these transgressions can sink to truly appalling depths. One of the most essential …

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Psychoactive Substances and Spirituality: Ancient Connections

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For as long as people have existed, they have been experimenting with ways to alter their consciousness. The earliest archaeological evidence of the use of psychoactive substances is found traces of the San Pedro cactus, a plant with hallucinogenic properties, that were found in caves inhabited by humans in Peru and are calculated to be …

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Ibogaine in 2019

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p>Ibogaine has come a long way, both figuratively and literally. The psychoactive root bark of an African shrub which is a fundamental sacrament of the Bwiti spiritual tradition has been making its way around the world since American Howard Lotsof stumbled upon its efficacy in treating heroin addiction decades ago. In late 2018 the 5th …

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South Africa Addiction Treatment: Why Addicts Are Heading Overseas

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South Africa’s drug problems have grown exponentially worse in the last few years. As the opioid crisis rages on, rapidly increasing numbers of South Africans have been experimenting with, and becoming addicted to, Nyaope, a brutal street drug also known as Whoonga. The drug is a blend of opiates and HIV medications, and it’s frequently …

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Naikan Therapy: The Journey Within

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Naikan Therapy was developed in Japan in the 1940s by a Buddhist monk named Ishin Yoshimoto. A member of a devout sect, Mr. Yoshimoto developed the technique to make mishirabe, a gruelling method of introspection, meditation, and self-reflection, available to all, a softer yet equally effective approach. Naikan is based on continually asking oneself 3 …

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The State of Harm Reduction in 2019

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Harm Reduction can be defined essentially as a range of policies designed to minimize the impact of behaviors with negative social, physical, and psychological consequences. The term is generally used to refer to a number of public policies related to substance abuse and addiction. Policies that fall under the umbrella of harm reduction would include …

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Addiction Treatment: Healing The Family

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Addiction doesn’t just affect the addict. It takes a horrible toll on husbands and wives, parents and children, and often extended families as well. It is frequently passed down through generations, creating a pattern of trauma which perpetuates itself time and again. Many researchers also feel that certain genetic factors make some families far more …

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Psilocybin Therapy: What it is and why it works

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The use of psychedelics in treating all manner of mental illnesses has been a hot topic in recent years. Scientists at prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins, New York University, the University of New Mexico, and Imperial College in London have conducted small but rigorous and controlled studies which have shown the immense potential of …

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Opioid Replacement Therapy: is there a better way?

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Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) is a way to lessen the impact of addiction to opiates and opioids, by replacing dangerous drugs like fentanyl and heroin with legal, long-acting, non-euphoric drugs, most famously methadone. Advocates cite a host of benefits that can be obtained through ORT, including reducing the risk of HIV transmission, overdoses, and crime, …

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Why Are So Many Canadian Addicts Going Overseas to Portugal For Treatment?

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Canada’s drug problems have grown exponentially worse in the last few decades. As the opioid crisis rages on, growing numbers of Canadian addicts have been dying from opioid overdoses, and the deadly substance fentanyl continues to rapidly flow into the country. Canada has taken some progressive measures to deal with the crisis, such as opening …

The Power Of Many: Why Group Therapy Works

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The idea that human beings are social creatures who can only find fulfillment by connecting with others is at least 2500 years old. The idea that “society precedes the individual”, or that the group is greater than its individual members is a part of most spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism. In the West, …

Ibogaine Treatment: 5 Reasons to Choose A Different Path to Recovery

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There is no journey you’ll ever take in life more difficult, or more rewarding than the journey towards recovery. Addiction has a host of hideous effects on your body, mind, spirit, and relationships with the people you love. Breaking free from addiction will allow you to build the life you want, and offer you a …

5 Ways Ibogaine Is Helping Humanity

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Ibogaine is a remarkable substance derived from the roots of a West African shrub. It’s a psychoactive substance which is sacred to followers of the Bwiti spiritual tradition in Gabon and Cameroon, who use ibogaine in ceremonies for healing, rites of passage, and initiation rituals. It is believed to strengthen family and community structures, resolve …

Why Are So Many US Addicts Going Abroad For Treatment?

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America’s drug problem has gotten exponentially worse in the past two decades. As the opioid crisis rages on, the USA has stubbornly clung to an outmoded and ineffective method of dealing with addiction and the addicted. Unlike many other first-world countries, who have followed Portugal in adopting an approach based on the principles of harm-reduction, …

3 Trends Changing The Way We Treat Addiction

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Addiction treatment is constantly evolving. As we deepen our understanding of neurological processes in general and the addicted mind in particular, we discover more effective ways of dealing with addiction and helping the addicted in their recovery journey. From the 12-step Program to the Johnson Intervention to Methadone and Suboxone, new treatments have always grown …

3 Reasons Recovering Addicts Need Ongoing Support After Treatment

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When you leave a treatment facility, you will almost certainly feel triumphant. You’ve conquered detox and withdrawals. You’ve faced down some demons and persevered. You’re ready for a wonderful new challenge, ready to find fulfillment in all the areas of your personal and professional life that you’ve neglected for too long. But it is a …

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Understanding Co-dependency

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“A codependent person is one who has let another person’s behaviour affect him or her, and who is obsessed with controlling that person’s behaviour.” -Melody Beattie, author of ‘Codependent No More.’ What Is Co-dependency? Most psychologists view co-dependency as a product of two dysfunctional personalities coming together to an extent where boundaries between the …

Treating Eating Disorders With Ibogaine: The Facts

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Most discussions of eating disorders tend to focus on positive and negative body images, the fashion industry, and an obsession with weight loss. But the renowned physician Dr. Gabor Mate would argue that eating disorders fall into the realm of addiction. As he puts it; “I have never met an anorexic or bulimic who was …

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Spirituality and Recovery: What You Need To Know

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“Spirituality” is a difficult concept to pin down, and one that many people have a strong response to. Some might instantly conjure up images of the Bible, the Star of David, or another organized religion. Others might immediately think of new-age touchstones like healing crystals or meditation. And most people have strong, instinctive positive and …

NAD+: A Promising “New” Addiction Treatment Option

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What Is NAD+? NAD+, or nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is scientifically defined as a naturally occurring co-enzyme of niacin. A close relative of vitamin B3, it aids in our bodies’ production of energy by converting energy obtained from food into cellular energy. The substance was discovered in 1906, and a recent study by Harvard researchers found …

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Why Swedish Addicts are Heading to Portugal for Treatment

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Sweden’s drug problem has been getting worse over the past few years. In spite of its progressive reputation on social and environmental issues, the country has stubbornly clung to an outdated and ineffective method of dealing with addiction and the addicted. Unlike many of its neighbors, who have followed Portugal in adopting an approach based …

5 Tips For Finding the Right Ibogaine Treatment Program

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So you’ve heard a lot about what ibogaine treatment is capable of doing to interrupt addiction, allow individuals to face trauma, or facilitate spiritual growth. You’ve poked around the internet to find out how ibogaine treatment works, and you’ve seen testimonials from people who’ve transformed their lives with the help of this powerful substance. You’re …

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8 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Rehab

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Everyone who enters a drug rehab program with the goal of ending their addiction and reclaiming their life should be congratulated. But evidence has shown us that certain methods, practices, and behaviors can greatly influence your chance of success in recovery. An inpatient or outpatient treatment program is an excellent first step, but it is …

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Kundalini Yoga: 5 Benefits for Recovering Addicts

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Yoga is a wonderful way to strengthen both the body and the mind, and it can provide skills and tools essential for succeeding in recovery. At Tabula Rasa Retreat, we have made Kundalini Yoga an essential plank in our treatment regimen, and we have seen firsthand its power to transform lives and promote spiritual and …

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Why Are So Many Israeli Addicts Going To Portugal For Treatment?

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Israel has been developing a serious drug problem over the past few years. Neighborhoods like East Jerusalem and South Tel Aviv have been ravaged by epidemics of heroin use, while regions like Gaza, with constant stress and 45% unemployment, have led residents to turn to drugs in desperation. As increasing numbers of Israelis are diagnosed …

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Ibogaine Safety: What You Need To Know

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Ibogaine treatment has been growing more popular with each passing day. Its profound beneficial effects on withdrawal symptoms and its remarkable ability to interrupt opioid addiction have changed thousands of lives, pushing addicts to break free from their crippling afflictions and easing them forward on the path to recovery. But like many powerful substances, its …

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The Opioid Crisis: Calculating the Cost

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The opioid crisis continues to impose a tremendous human and societal cost on the world. Big pharmaceutical companies have gotten us into a horrendous mess by dishonestly, unethically, and even illegally pushing opioid painkillers on a public that was unaware of significant risks of dependency and addiction. Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin and an …

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Mindfulness: 10 Tips on how to live a more mindful life

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Mindfulness is a concept that most people are vaguely aware of, but few have explored it deeply. Essentially, it is based on Buddhist teachings which assert that people either ruminate on past events or speculate endlessly about the “ungraspable” future, rather than fully inhabiting the present moment. The fact is, the past is finished and …

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iCAAD 2019: An Interview With Dr. Jeffrey Kamlet

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The International Conference on Addiction and Associated Disorders (iCAAD) is quite possibly the largest and most fascinating forum for discussing addiction in the world. The 2018 London Conference attracted over 1000 delegates representing 27 countries around the world. Their virtual and physical gathering space offered a large audience of health care professionals (66% of all …

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Why Are So Many British Addicts Seeking Treatment in Portugal?

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Addiction treatment in Portugal is becoming a popular and appealing option for British citizens looking to overcome issues with substance misuse. The UK has the highest rates of drug misuse and addiction in Europe, but it struggles to keep up with the demand for effective and timely treatment. Individuals seeking treatment from the NHS are …

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Addiction recovery: why self-care matters

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If you’ve been living with an addiction, you’ve probably been making a substance your priority, and haven’t paid much attention to your health. As you start your journey towards recovery, one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is the opportunity to lead a happy and healthy life through better self-care. Self-care isn’t just …

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SMART Recovery Vs 12 Step Programs: What’s the right fellowship for you?

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For those dealing with addiction, recovery is a fundamental concept which you must explore, define for yourself, and strive towards for the rest of your life. One incredibly important tool for those attempting to conquer their addictions is peer-support. Research has proven that “peer support groups included in addiction treatment show much promise in potentially …

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What is CBT?

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When we picture psychotherapy or counseling, we often tend to conjure up a Freudian therapist in our mind’s eye. The patient lying on a leather couch and delving deep into their childhood memories and traumas. The psychiatrist asking in a sonorous baritone, “How did that make you feel?”. But for most patients, particularly those partaking in …

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Ibogaine Treatment: Why It Works

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A burgeoning movement is underway, pushing the benefits that so-called “plant teachers” like ibogaine, ayahuasca, and psilocybin can offer individuals suffering from ailments ranging from addiction to depression, PTSD, and anxiety into the mainstream. As these remarkable substances have come to the attention of notable thinkers and writers such as Tim Ferriss, Michael Pollan, and …

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How to overcome addiction: 10 ways to beat addiction and live free

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It’s easy to talk about beating addiction, but for those afflicted, it can be almost impossible to visualize. At times it will seem incredibly difficult to accomplish. But you can do it. You probably became addicted because of pain or trauma. It may be that a chemical imbalance or genetic predisposition was a factor. You …

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Iboga or Ayahuasca? Choosing the right treatment for you

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Iboga (or ibogaine) and Ayahuasca have both shown tremendous promise in treating addiction, as well as a variety of other psychological ailments. Both plants have helped countless individuals experience healing, recovery, spiritual development, and personal growth. But although they are often lumped together, they offer fundamentally different experiences and benefits for those battling addiction. Today …

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Administering Ibogaine: 7 Important Lessons We’ve Learned

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Back in January of this year, experienced ibogaine aficionado and Global Ibogaine Therapy Alliance Executive director Jeremy Weate sat down with Third Wave to discuss important lessons learned during the opening of our premiere ibogaine treatment facility in Portugal. Having experienced the realities of providing Ibogaine treatment to persons in varied states of physical/mental …

Ibogaine Aftercare: Making Recovery Last

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If you’ve been paying attention to the rapidly evolving world of addiction treatment, you’re probably already aware of Ibogaine treatment’s remarkable ability to interrupt the debilitating downward spiral of substance misuse. Ibogaine has allowed thousands of addicts to effectively treat their withdrawal symptoms. It re-wires neural pathways that have been warped by substance misuse, returning …

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The Opioid Crisis in 2019: Where do we go from here?

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The opioid crisis has continued to run unabated, despite the efforts of lawmakers, treatment providers, and healthcare professionals. Americans are now more likely to die from an overdose than a car crash. And as this recent article in US News and World Report states, the opioid epidemic has become America’s “deadly new normal” with no …

5 Signs Of Executive Burnout

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When we think of executives, we generally picture an idealized life. A corner office, a golf course, a power suit, maybe even a private jet. But managing people comes with a unique set of challenges and stresses which can seem unending. As a manager, you’re constantly dealing with incompetent, unhappy and negative workers and trying …

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Chemsex: Breaking Free

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The term “chemsex” jumped into the popular consciousness in 2015 as a feature-length documentary of the same name was released and the British Medical Journal published an editorial warning of the dangers of the phenomenon. According to the BMJ, chemsex is a behavior defined by the ingestion of GHB, GBL, crystal meth, and mephedrone coupled …

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Where Does Ibogaine Fit In The Recovery Journey?

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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already heard about ibogaine’s remarkable capabilities to interrupt addiction, minimize withdrawal symptoms and cravings, and re-set important neural functions to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine has allowed many addicts to regain control of their lives, but it is unlikely that a single dose will allow you to live a healthy, …

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Methadone Treatment: 3 Popular Alternatives Gaining Acceptance

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Methadone has long been the “go to” treatment for those dealing with addiction to heroin and other opiates and opioids. Because a single dose allows addicts to get through a day, and because it survives the digestive system (and therefore doesn’t need to be injected) it has been viewed as a manageable and palatable option …

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Addiction Treatment in 2019: 5 trends changing the game

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Technology, ease of travel, and a willingness to embrace new methodologies and techniques are making addiction treatment more effective than ever. Let’s take a look at 5 trends shaking up the treatment industry in 2019… 1) Destination Treatment This is a topic near to our hearts. We’ve discussed it before in more detail. The …

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Addiction Recovery: Why Honesty Matters

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Every major religion, spiritual teacher, elementary school teacher, and parent tells us not to lie. Honesty is a respected trait in every culture, and for good reason: building and maintaining trust is a fundamental cornerstone of healthy relationships and societies. It is especially important for those in recovery who are trying to build healthy lives …

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How To Choose An Ibogaine Threatment Center That Works

How To Choose An Ibogaine Treatment Center That Works

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If you’re reading this, you’ve probably heard about the immense potential Ibogaine has shown for treating addiction. In case you haven’t, you can read about Ibogaine’s uncanny ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms, minimize cravings, and reset brain function to pre-addiction levels here. Ibogaine treatment is not something you should enter on a whim. In order …

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Ibogaine Health Risks: Why Safety MUST Come First

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Ibogaine treatment has been rapidly increasing in popularity as an alternative to conventional addiction treatments, such as the use of methadone. Ibogaine’s powerful, positive effects on the symptoms of withdrawal and cravings for various drugs have changed countless lives, sending many down the path to recovery. But like many powerful substances, its use comes with …

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Rat Park, Revisited

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Canadian psychologist Dr. Bruce Alexander published his groundbreaking “Rat Park” study 40 years ago. This groundbreaking study changed the way the world thought about the nature of addiction completely. That’s why, a full 40 years after it was originally published, it’s still being discussed, celebrated, and criticized today – maybe more so now than ever …

Forgiveness in recovery, and why it matters

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During our years of working in recovery, we’ve noticed a simple step in the process of becoming healthy and whole once again. At Tabula Rasa Retreat, we’ve seen the power of forgiveness transform lives and free countless individuals from the pain and bitterness of the past. Today we’ll take a deeper look at a wonderful …

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Opioid Addiction: How Ibogaine Can Help

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Every day in the United States, 115 people die after overdosing on opioids. The American government has stated that opioid addiction and misuse are “a serious national crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare.” While the crisis is less acute in the rest of the world, opioid use has become …

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Mental illness: 5 new ways to break free

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The way alternative treatments for mental illness are perceived by the public is changing rapidly. As increasing numbers of sufferers grow dissatisfied with medications that numb the pain and dull the senses, promising new treatments that actually deal with pain and trauma and create well-being are becoming ever more popular. Patients are realizing that although …

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Is Addiction a “disease”?

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The phrase “addiction is a disease” has been in common use in the addiction and recovery field for decades. But it doesn’t seem much like many other diseases, where there are clearly defined linear symptoms for diagnosis and universally accepted treatments. The line between addiction and problematic substance is far blurrier and is a bit …

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Staying clean through the holidays: 10 things to remember

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You‘re already giving your loved ones an amazing present this holiday season: a present, healthy, sober YOU! But the holidays aren’t all sugarplums and mistletoe and good cheer. Lurking amongst the holly and the turkey are a number of triggers that could threaten those dealing with addiction. Fatigue, family stresses, financial strain, anxiety, complicated travel …

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Can addiction be “cured”?

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We recently explored the nature of addiction, a dis-ease (meaning a condition which takes one away from ease/comfort) which, according to the British charity Action on Addiction, 1 out of every 3 people suffer from. But is addiction a “disease” in the traditional sense which must be managed throughout one’s lifetime, like diabetes, or one …

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What Is Addiction?

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If you’re visiting our website, you probably have some experience with addiction, whether it’s personal, through a friend or a loved one, or because you work in the treatment sector. As a matter of fact, almost everyone has been touched by the physical and emotional fallout from this dis-ease. According to the charity Action on …

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Ibogaine healing: 3 amazing benefits you might not know about

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Ibogaine has been proven to help addicts treat the symptoms of their disease, and substantially aid in their recovery. This impressive natural remedy helps to ease withdrawal symptoms and minimize cravings for a variety of addictive substances while restoring receptors in the brain to pre-addiction levels. But with all the promise psychedelics have shown in …

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The Opioid Crisis: why every parent should be concerned

The Opioid Crisis: why every parent should be concerned Read More »

Back in the late 1990s, people began using prescription and non-prescription opioid drugs with increasing frequency. Throughout the past few decades, these potent and dangerous painkillers have become more popular globally, and have caused a massive spike in overdose deaths around the world. In 1999, 4000 Americans died from overdose deaths. By 2017 that number …

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