Psychiatric Medications

In no way shape or form are we telling patients or prospective clients to stop taking their Psychiatric medications. Intake and moderation of Psychiatric medications is between the patient and the medical professional. Each Individual is different, so our intake process we take a personal approach to helping people get to a fresh new start.

Initial investigation resulted from anecdotal reports of self-treated addicts who experienced a marked lack of desire to continue with opiate abuse following iboga ingestion. Subsequently, ibogaine and 18-methoxycoronaridine have been studied for the treatment of drug addiction.

A radical innovation is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy (PAP): professionally supervised use of ketamine, MDMA, psilocybin, LSD and ibogaine as part of elaborated psychotherapy programs. Clinical results so far have shown safety and efficacy, even for “treatment resistant” conditions, and thus deserve increasing attention from medical, psychological and psychiatric professionals. But more than novel treatments, the PAP model also has important consequences for the diagnostics and explanation axis of the psychiatric crisis, challenging the discrete nosological entities and advancing novel explanations for mental disorders and their treatment, in a model considerate of social and cultural factors, including adversities, trauma, and the therapeutic potential of some non-ordinary states of consciousness. (Schenberg, 2018)

The addiction model of disease describes the condition as chronic due to long-term changes to the reward centers of the brain. When a person takes ibogaine, the drug is converted into a compound called noribogaine, which targets the areas of the brain affected by drug-seeking and addictive behaviors. Noribogaine “rewires” these areas, allowing the brain to restructure itself to a state similar to before addiction was triggered.

About Our Treatment Approach

At Anzelmo, we recognize that entering treatment is rarely an isolated decision — it often involves the concern and support of loved ones who want to see real, lasting change. Our responsibility is to provide a safe, structured, and medically supervised environment where individuals can step out of destructive patterns and begin stabilizing both physically and mentally.

As a medically supervised ibogaine clinic, our approach is grounded in clinical oversight, experience, and individualized care. No two situations are the same, which is why our ibogaine treatment programs are structured based on each client’s health history, current condition, and long-term goals.

Because each case is unique, the cost of ibogaine treatment can vary depending on the level of care required, medical considerations, and length of stay. Every client begins with a free and confidential consultation, allowing us to determine the safest and most appropriate path forward before any commitment is made.

For those traveling in, most clients arrive through San Diego or Tijuana, with clear coordination to ensure a smooth and secure transition to the clinic. From there, accommodations are designed to be private, comfortable, and supportive — creating the right environment for focused care and recovery.

While treatment can create a meaningful reset, we are direct about the reality — long-term change is built day by day. It requires participation, structure, and a willingness to continue the work beyond the initial experience. For this reason, we maintain relationships with professionals offering aftercare and recovery coaching, helping clients reinforce progress and maintain stability after leaving the clinic.

Clients preparing for treatment are also guided through key safety steps, including preparation and medical screening protocols, ensuring each individual arrives ready and properly evaluated.

Anzelmo has established itself as a trusted provider through experience, consistency, and a clear understanding of what real change requires. We believe transformation is possible — but it is built through daily action, not a single moment. Our role is to help create that starting point.