When Conventional Treatment Has Not Been Enough
For veterans, first responders, and the families who love them, the wounds that follow service are often invisible. Post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, moral injury, depression, and substance dependence can persist for years despite every standard of care. SSRIs, talk therapy, inpatient programs, and medication-assisted treatment help some people, some of the time. For others, the relief never fully arrives, and the quiet question eventually surfaces: is there something else?
A Clinically Grounded Companion for the Ibogaine Journey
This workbook is written for people who are preparing for ibogaine treatment at a licensed international clinic, and for the partners, parents, and adult children walking alongside them. It does not tell you whether to pursue treatment, where to go, or how to access medicine. It does something more useful: it helps you prepare thoroughly, participate safely, and integrate lastingly, with guidance shaped by current research, clinical best practice, and the lived realities of the families involved.
Built Around the Evidence That Matters
Drawing on the Stanford MISTIC protocol, the 2024 Nature Medicine findings on magnesium-ibogaine therapy in special operations veterans, and the emerging literature on psychedelic-assisted recovery, this workbook translates rigorous science into practical preparation. Readers learn what cardiac screening actually involves and why it matters, how to prepare physically and emotionally in the weeks before treatment, what to expect during the experience, and how to build the integration scaffolding that separates temporary relief from lasting change.
Designed for Both the Person and the Family
Each chapter includes reflection exercises, preparation checklists, and dedicated sections for supporting partners and family members. You will find scripts for difficult conversations, low-demand journaling prompts, medical history worksheets, post-treatment integration planning, and guidance on managing expectations, setbacks, and the emotional realities of being the person holding steady at home.
What Makes This Workbook Different
Most existing books on ibogaine are written for the curious or the spiritually seeking. This one is written for serious readers navigating a serious decision. Written by a mental health practitioner and researcher with clinical experience across psychiatric, forensic, and community settings, it treats ibogaine treatment as what it is: a significant undertaking that deserves thoughtful preparation, honest information about risks and realistic outcomes, and meaningful support for the whole family.
Who This Book Is For
Veterans exploring options for PTSD, TBI, and moral injury. First responders and law enforcement carrying occupational trauma. Families supporting a loved one through treatment. Clinicians seeking a structured preparation and integration resource. Anyone approaching ibogaine treatment who wants to do so with clear eyes, grounded expectations, and a plan for what comes after.
