The Ibogaine Clinic by David Dardashti ALMOST KILLED my friend. I recently paid for a friend to go to this clinic for drug addiction. Two months ago she boarded a plane for what we hoped would be a new, clean life. I had quite a few long talks with Cole Barressi, their COO, prior to her going. One conversation with Cole (he is an amazing salesman) and you come away believing that ibogaine can cure anything from the common cold to a rainy day. I'm being facetious of course, but he certainly convinced me that her addictions could be eliminated with virtually no withdrawals and with a claimed 10-year sobriety rate of better than 92%, my friend was incredibly excited to go. My first clue should have been when Cole claimed it's a myth that methadone collects in a person's bones. Studies on the NIH website show that it does. I asked how 3 or 4 doses of ibogaine could eliminate all the methadone in her bone marrow, where a lipophilic drug like methadone typically collects. He assured me that something called a "Rife machine" could detox it all. Their Rife machine is in fact little more than an ionic foot bath, a single 1-hour session with which they purport to pull all that out. Not likely. Another problem is they never did an intake with my friend. I gave Cole details on what I understood her history to be with various drugs, dosages etc. However, this was all second-hand info and neither Cole nor anyone at the clinic ever did an actual first-hand interview with my friend (by phone or in person) to get her history or check for anything I might have missed. I was assured this would be done and yet it was not. She went straight into her first ibogaine session the night she arrived. No intake or blood tests, only a brief orientation on what to expect during treatment. She in fact never had ANY blood work done during her entire stay. When she came home she felt awful (like being hit by a truck, she said) and her bones ached badly. She had often complained about this to the staff while she was there but all they did was give her vitamins and B12 shots for energy. When I asked Cole about it towards the end of her first week, he casually dismissed this as typical "seeking" behavior common to addicts. Back home she got steadily worse. After 10 days, she was fully bed-ridden, nauseous, throwing up, could barely move and couldn't even keep water down. When she finally went to the ER she was admitted with a severely inflamed liver. According to the hospital, the ibogaine had triggered a severe flare-up of hepatitis C. Her liver was enlarged and her liver enzyme levels were over 2000. Normal is 10 to 20. She was told had she waited another 6 hours she would likely have died of liver failure. It took the better part of a week to get her stabilized. Her enzymes topped out at over 3000. Look it up. This is fatal liver failure territory. She was also diagnosed as being in severe methadone withdrawal, so the ibogaine had done absolutely nothing for that either. Hepatitis and elevated enzyme levels (above 50) are both contra-indicators for ibogaine treatment. Most clinics require blood tests for such conditions before and during treatment. This clinic apparently does not and instead plays Russian Roulette with their patients' lives. Meanwhile, Cole had ghosted us. My friend was supposed to be on a two week treatment plan but after the first full week, when it became clear that she was not going to be a poster child success story for his clinic, he cut off all communication with us. He has not responded to VM's or texts and won't answer his phone. We have been in touch with a guy named David Douglas, who has been sympathetic but nothing more. He supposedly notified Cole of my friend's brush with death but as yet NOBODY has bothered to call either one of us. For Cole to abandon a patient mid-treatment right when she needed the clinic most, both he and the clinic he represents have zero credibility with me, either personally or professionally. Cole had made a big deal about it being a 5-star facility. I found out later that most of these ratings come from the staff. When patients check out, the staff ask if they would be willing to give a rating and then ask for them to hand over their phone so they can "help them" do that. They scan a QR code, punch in a "5" and then hand the phone back. I confirmed this with several other patients I knew. Cole told to me that the 5-star rating allows the clinic to charge premium rates for their services. AVOID THIS CLINIC AT ALL COSTS!! THEY WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOT CARE ONE BIT FOR THEIR PATIENTS' WELFARE. If anyone is planning to file suit against them, count me in. I am also considering pressing criminal charges. Since my fees were wired to Sabra Med Health, a Florida for-profit corporation, I believe that David Dardashti and Cole could be charged under Florida's Culpable Negligence statutes and as actual harm was done in this case, that could be a felony carrying up to 5 years. read more

SCAM!!! Once you leave the clinic you will start withdrawing. They just want your money, there is no magic 10 day pill. They are just taking advantage of miserable people at the worst time of their life. There is no doctor, no hygiene, no treatment, no compassion. STAY AWAY!!! Cheap is expensive. Cole and David are charlatans. read more

I am writing to address what I believe to be instances of medical malpractice during my recent stay at your facility. I am reaching out in an effort to resolve these issues before pursuing legal action, which may involve filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit alongside two other residents, Marc and Ken, who shared similar experiences, if not worse. First and foremost, I want to emphasize that I maintain a strict lifestyle, adhering to a scriptural diet that consists solely of organic food and spring water. Despite your claims of having chefs on staff and offering organic options, the reality of the food provided was far from satisfactory, simpler to a taco truck. The snacks were processed, the quality of the meals was subpar and inedible, and the bedding was made of polyester, which contains neurotoxins harmful to the body. The overall facility fell short of the luxury standards advertised on your website, resembling a budget motel rather than a high-end retreat. Furthermore, the lack of attention to detail extended to basic amenities such as the shower faucet, which leaked and had little to no water pressure, and the insufficient supply of toiletries. The use of Palmolive soap, a known skin irritant and neurotoxin, was particularly concerning given my strict adherence to chemical-free products. During our excursion to the water hole, we found it closed, and the beach we visited did not meet expectations of luxury. The treatment received did not align with the promises made regarding Ibogaine therapy, and the second treatment was notably ineffective. I have taken a sample of the medication provided and will have it independently tested in the USA. If the substance is found to be anything other than Ibogaine, legal malpractice and fraud action may be pursued. Additionally, the unprofessional behavior displayed during my first session, as well as Ken's, was unacceptable, two of you Antonio and the nurse screaming and her crying was beyond acceptible durning my session, how was I to even get to any state of relaxation. Moreover, I was mistakenly or intentionally served pork in a sandwich despite my dietary restrictions and even on your website and signage, which was a significant oversight. I now have to undergo an expending two week fast and detox to rid of the toxins from my body. I have documented these incidents as theKen and Marc and intend to share my experience on a public platform, potentially reaching a wide audience through Joe Rogan's podcast my good friend and neighbor in the desert of Palm Desert. I will be posting this review on all your review sites, and until we reach a settlement, I will remove it after we have reached an agreement. I request that you respond within 48 hours with a proposed resolution, including a refund. In the meantime, I will proceed with filing legal documentation with relevant authorities in both the USA and Mexico. What are the 3 types of malpractice? - Improper medication. - Failure to provide proper treatment. - Diagnostic errors -  Failure to treat read more

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Avoid this clinic if you seek genuine healing. Don't trust Cole, the salesman. This place lacks the nurturing vibe needed for Ibogaine's potential. My visit was a costly letdown. Yelp reviews better reflect the reality. Cole's misrepresentation set the stage for my frustration. I was looking to reset my burnt-out brain and optimize dopamine, aiming for personal growth--no substance abuse issues. Cole's confidence sold me. Then I read on their website: "Unlike the traditional approach that administers a high single dose of Ibogaine based on weight... our technique diverges from the high-dose approach." This worried me. I called Cole back, saying I wanted the high "flood" dose and might look elsewhere. He assured me they provide it, just under a different name. That was false. I received two medium-to-low dose treatments. Neither I nor two other guests felt anything transformative--just nausea and a mild buzz. One slept through it! I could hear him snoring! Unlikely for a flood dose from everything I've read. Sessions lasted 4 to 6 hours. No visuals, insights, or "voice of truth". The manager admitted they use lower doses for detox safety, practical for them as a business, but not what I was promised by Cole. As soon as I my taxi pulled up and I saw the front I said "oh shit" aloud to myself. I could feel a super heavy energy coming off the building. No welcome team greeted me. A nurse, barely fluent in English (she'd answer yes to questions that were not yes or no questions), handed me a pee cup, took vitals with tangled EKG wires, and gave me a contract to sign that stated I wasn't allowed to leave the building without a nurse. I refused to sign, but a non-English-speaking orderly trailed me for 3 days anytime I left for a walk! Super embarrassing. No one explained the clinics process my first day or any day following. Another guest oriented me--without him, I'd have been lost. Communal areas and the treatment room all had the same heavy and oppressive energy, so I stayed in the backyard my whole visit, but an extremely noisy road and sewage plant across the street it killed the vibe. The backyard had inward-facing barbed wire! That should have tipped me off. It felt exactly like a prison. Privacy was nonexistent--staff knocked, then unlocked my door instantly and walked in. The website and a poster on my wall in my room promised a meeting with Dr. Dardashti, but he was absent. Staff and two relapsed (within a year of treatment there) returnees called me lucky to miss his "Grinch-like" and "mean" demeanor. They also told me the abandoned mansion next door used to be a drug cartel house that got raided. Charming. Post-treatment care was absent. After the 4-hour first session, I was sent upstairs, weak, nauseous, and waterless. I vomited, too frail to fetch help, with no phone # to call staff. No one checked on me that night or next morning. Food wasn't healing--burgers cooked in soy oil, wrapped in plastic at noon and served hours later cold for dinner, and snacks like Fruit Loops and lollipops contradicted "no processed foods" prep advice. Soaps and bedding were cheap, synthetic. Roaches in the bedroom. Staff were polite but, except for the therapist and manager, spoke little English. Treatments and events started late. Nurses forgot my microdose capsules unless prompted. They said I could walk the golf course, but aggressive staff there confronted me. Two returning guests, relapsed within a year, raised efficacy doubts for addicts.. Another patient, there for 10 days, felt the same way I did and fled after 3 days, forfeiting over $10,000 rather than stay another day. She was left alone during treatment, dragging her IV to the bathroom. This clinic may suit those unable to detox beforehand and need a prison to protect them from themselves, but not me or anyone I care about. I'm reviewing from a different account to protect my privacy, but I assure you I was there. Cole's assurances lured me into a $9,500 misadventure. Right medicine, wrong set and setting. Save your money and seek true healing elsewhere. read more

Absolutely NO WAY!!! I cannot stress how dangerous and careless this "clinic" is. No one speaks English and you can't communicate in times of need. Ineffective ibogaine !! I went there because Cole assured me that Ibogaine was a Cure for Lupus fibromyalgia psoriatic arthritis and my panic disorder. He assured me I would have staff available to help me during the process. No one was in the room when I took the medication and I couldn't walk. I started having heart problems and I was sure I was going to die. I crawled to the hallway ripping the IV from my arm. This place is a SCAM. I didn't have food for 4 days only water. They took my anxiety medicine and refused to return it. I booked a plane ticket and cab costing 900 dollars just to escape this hell hole. The windows are barred there is barbed wire all the way around and you're not allowed to leave. I've never been so sick and so scared in my life!!! The whole place smells awful I mean ungodly bad. I was trying to find the smell and I peeled the rubber sheets off the bed to find a pee poop puke stained mattress. I could vomit thinking about it. There's no hot water!! Please don't risk your life and your sanity here!! Save your money and potentially your life and go to Beond Ibogain is also available in Canada. So for my non Spanish speaking friends find a facility that suits those needs. There are no activities. Just you and four walls! read more

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A clinic that cares about its patients and has also been around the longest. Cole and David are kind professionals who are continuously improving their treatment protocol. I have seen Ibogaine save the lives of many who were suffering. read more

I recently had an unfortunate experience with Ibogaine by David Dardashti, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn others about my encounter with their services. I initially reached out to Ibogaine by David Dardashti to procure their services, which required a payment of $6,000. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, I had to change my plans and, regrettably, could not receive the intended services. I promptly contacted Cole to request a refund, as I had not utilized any of their services and felt it was a reasonable request. To my surprise, they initially processed the refund after a month of my request, and I received the money back in my account. However, my dissatisfaction with Ibogaine by David Dardashti arose when they subsequently filed a dispute to reclaim the refunded amount, which led to my financial accounts being frozen. This unexpected turn of events left me in a difficult and distressing situation. I want to emphasize that I had never received any treatment or service from Ibogaine by David Dardashti, and I had adhered to their refund policy in good faith. The actions taken by this business to reverse the refund and freeze my accounts have been both perplexing and distressing. I believe that a business should uphold ethical standards and transparently communicate with their clients. In my case, I encountered a lack of understanding and cooperation from this business, which has left me in a challenging situation. I hope my experience serves as a cautionary tale for others who may consider engaging with Ibogaine by David Dardashti to seek treatment. Please exercise caution and ensure that you ask the community about their business and not get fooled by the reviews and Youtube videos out there. I should not have to deal with this inconvenience for doing nothing wrong. Please read my previous review for more context. PLEASE BE AWARE and do your research!!! read more

Sadly, one cannot leave a 0 star review. I can, however issue a STRONG WARNING to anyone considering Ibogaine treatment at this clinic. It is vital you understand your rights to privacy and other disclosures protected by HIPAA, DO NOT APPLY in Mexico, nor will any such protection of your privacy and personal information be respected by David, Cole and the clinic at large. ANYONE who knows your name will be given ANY/ALL information about you, gory details and all. NO attempt will be made to verify identity or (alleged) connection to you (the patient). I would STRONGLY advise anyone to avoid this clinic like the plague. There are many Ibogaine clinics out there, more and more every year, and the quality of care is only increasing. Go find another one with higher ethics and moral standards. read more

Run a mile. Cole and David scammed my father who was trying to get treatment for my sister. They have not refunded him and never provided a treatment. David himself was high on drugs when we arrived at his clinic in playa del Carmen. We did not feel comfortable leaving my sister with David in his condition. We went to another treatment centre called Ambio but have been unable to get a refund from David. read more

"I went because I did not want withdrawals.......but real true benefit was the grooves in the record of my addiction were filled in, and it allowed me to create a new 'song' in my brains behavior." That testimonial from a former patient of the Ibogaine Clinic was the turning point for me when it came to my decision about the clinic: I'm not entirely sure where to begin, but I want to share something that *may not sit well with everyone. I'm a parent to three boys, all very close in age, with just 35 months between them. When they took up something, they did it with full enthusiasm and always together, whether it was little league or video gaming. As they entered adolescence, they also entered a world where drugs were readily available in schools and on social media. I've become all too familiar with rehabs and the recovery system as a result. *And, I have to admit, I'm no longer a fan. After years and countless trips to adolescent and eventually adult rehabs, I dug deep and discovered that they had a mere single digit success rate. At that point, it seemed like there were no other alternatives. In June of this year, my youngest son tragically passed away due to Fentanyl poisoning. He had been "clean" for 47 days, except for the use of Suboxone, and was waiting for a bed in yet another detox/rehab when he lost his life. His older brother (the middle child) and he were deeply entrenched in addiction to Fentanyl and Suboxone. Naturally, all three had explored the full spectrum of available drugs that today's society offers. Unfortunately, the younger two eventually ended up at the most dangerous end of the spectrum: opioids. At my youngest son's funeral, I expressed my belief that we, as a society, must find a solution to the easy access our kids and young adults have to these highly addictive and dangerous chemicals and substances. Following the funeral, a lifelong friend approached me and shared her experience with Ibogaine and how it had helped her a few years previous. I initially approached this with skepticism and apprehension, but the more I delved into it, the more hopeful I became. My primary concern of course, was the potential risk, particularly the risk of death associated with such a treatment. After extensive research, I learned that this risk is primarily associated with the use of the RAW Iboga root. However, the Ibogaine Clinic and their approach to treating addicts using pure Ibogaine extracted from the Iboga root, and that they also have medical professionals on site, overseeing and ensuring the safest and most effective treatment possible; these facts led me to the Ibogaine Clinic. My surviving middle son has now been back from the Ibogaine Clinic for two weeks. He spent 10 days there, and all I can say at this point, that it's nothing short of miraculous. I haven't seen him like this in a decade. He's vibrant, filled with energy, and motivated to make his life better and more fulfilling. We exchanged daily texts while he was undergoing his treatments, and I could witness his progress with each passing day. He's now actively engaged in an excellent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) since his return. Please don't misunderstand me; I deeply appreciate and support the concept of recovery groups and their valuable assistance. What I don't agree with is the notion that "relapse is part of recovery." Perhaps it held true in simpler times when 12-step groups were helping alcoholics and substance abusers, but today, relapse carries a high risk of fatality. My youngest son lost his life to relapse - as does so many opioid addicts. Certainly, Ibogaine isn't a magical solution for completely transforming opioid and alcohol addicted individuals. However, it possesses the capability to 'reset' the brain, allowing the addict to genuinely address the root causes of their addiction without the burden of withdrawal symptoms. I believe a combination of using helpful substances like Ibogaine, coupled with Recovery groups (Sober Living, IOP, Etc) has huge potential for saving many of our loved ones and the millions of Addicts in the world, today. Ibogaine Clinic is a safe and sound option to explore and consider. NOTE: I am not a doctor, nor am I in the medical field. These are only my personal views, and an experience based on one person, not medical advice. You should do your own research and consult with experts before deciding what treatment is most appropriate for you or your loved one. Also, this is an independent review and I receive no incentive for submitting it. I only hope others can find the freedom and recovery my son is experiencing. P.S. Cole was our Intake Rep and we never could have made it to Cancun in time for my Son's scheduled treatment, without Cole and his calm, expert guidance! read more

I would encourage anyone who is considering going to this place to contact me before you or your loved one make your final decision. In this review I am going to just touch the surface of the many issues and scam that is this clinic. Cole will tell you anything to get you there and most are lies with the start of staff. There is little to no staff. The food horrible, the counseling-none, the safety-none, everyone comes and goes as they please, the ibogaine not even sure what you're getting but there is no guarantee it is Ibogaine, David not a rabbi or a Dr. he is rude, horrible, arrogant person, (actually stated in other reviews) the positive reviews (false), they guilt you into giving a review while you are at their facility claiming they could lose their job if you don't. There are many concerns with this place including the false staff they advertise on their website....try to find them (not even a licensed Dr is on the property). The FACT is the only 2 consistent people were Tanya and Antonio neither who are medical professionals. They would bring a so-called nurse in (1) at time to be on the property and I'm not even sure they were nurses. While my loved one was there I received a text message from one of these so-called nurses that was there supposedly looking after my loved one, he wanted me to wire him $500.00 so he could send my loved one home with a drug to help them in their recover. He claimed he was looking out for my loved one and cared. I told him "NO" that their US DR had the medication he recommended and he would not be getting money from us....(he stole $ from the patient anyway). The stories and my concerns don't end here, I have proof along with videos of the horrible, unsafe, threatening things that occur here. Again, read the reviews, one man found in the pool upside down alone, one young man while giving his review had to actually ask David what his name was....does that sound like someone who knew this man, again remember most of the good reviews if not all are staged by David himself. I've done some background search on his place in Mexico and Florida neither of which came with good results. Do I believe Ibogaine works yes, I do. Please, please, please, talk to me before you give David a moment of your time. Sadly, Ibogaine by David Dardashti is giving Ibogaine a bad reputation. My contact information is Chilinma150@msn.com read more

Absolutely saved my life. David Dardashti got me out of a 10 year suboxone and opiate addiction. Also helped me overcome serious traumas throughout my life. The other fake reviews and lies that talk about this clinic to scare people away is a shame. Thank you so much David and the entire staff. read more

I returned home on July 29th, 2023 after an 8-day Ibogaine treatment at the Ibogaine Clinic Inc. Operated by David Dardashti in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The entire staff treated me with care, love and respect and made me feel like part of their family. I am currently 63 days clean of cigarettes, alcohol and opioids and have zero cravings or desire to return to a life of slavery to the criminal big pharma corporations and the criminal Sackler family who made billions of dollars upon the suffering, misery and death from the poison they created and pushed on the world as a non-addictive pain treatment that was a product as dangerous and addictive as heroin. Mr. David Dardashti, who operates one of the most effective addiction treatment centers, was a pioneer in creating this cutting edge cure, doing the research on the curative power of ibogaine, which is a compound created from the African Iboga plant. This treatment has the power to cure all addictive behavior, yet it is not legal in the United States for the sole reason that it is a safe and effective alternative treatment to all the overpriced, failed drug rehab centers that have a 3% success rate in opioid treatment. I have broken the chains of this addiction and implore anyone who is a slave to any substance to save your life by receiving this Ibogaine miracle cure! read more

Ibogaine by David Dardashti - Rehabilitation Center Near Me - Miami, Florida

I'm giving this clinic two stars as it does "help" people kick long acting prescription opiates. I say "help" because regardless, most people here were in WD most of the time. David has a tendency to tell people what they are thinking. "You are not in withdrawal!" he will yell at people. Yes, he does yell. He's got a very short temper. Secondarily, he has no set dosage schedule and no ability to show up on time. He may come in at noon, or perhaps 4pm.Or, even not at all. This man shouldn't be running a business like this as the behavior I witnessed from him was below average. It truly is a pretty shoddy operation. Beware before going here. read more

I just got home yesterday, I am still blown away by how clear my "mind" is. David Dardashti is a very humble man with years and years of experience treating not only opiate addiction, but multiple other ailments as well. I was skeptical like everyone else before I got there Evan when I got there I was still nervous. Everything that place says in the videos and on there website is true. It is a miracle that 17 days ago I was doing 1500 myself of oxy a day and I can sit here and right this . Worst habbit I ever had easiest time ever coming off of it . Also I have to mention the nursing staff and cleaning staff are incredible!!!! They don't treat you as a junkie they treat you as family. Thank you David you saved my life!!!! read more

I came in with 500mg oxy addiction. This place literally saved my life. I would highly recommend.

This treatment center changed my family and my life forever. I am now clean and free of drugs for 9 months. Never had any vomiting, or pain. RN on staff 24/7. The Doctor was a good guy that truly seemed to care and respect Dardashti. I have an 10 year old with ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia and CORNIC anxiety. We are almost for sure taking her for treatment within 18 months. 15 years of therapy in 8 hours! My intake and Client support was Peter and Felix. I will be in their debt forever. Best $7,500 I have ever spent. Yes it's more but we are talking about my life, and death, what's that worth. Yes I had to borrow and sell to get the money but still who needs a car if you can't keep a job. God bless anyone trying to get clean!!! read more

I came here for opiate addiction I was a little skeptical at first but it turned out to be all that it was cracked up to be after two days I woke up with a smile on my face and finally free I highly recommend anyone in this same situation to come here it's professional Lots of good people you meet here lifetime friends I'll be coming back as much as I can afford please don't waste your money on the 20% success rate cliché American rehabs think outside of the box and go wherever you have to go to finally get free read more

I got clean in this place it saved my life. If u have any drug problem they can help. I was with different people who had alcohol, cocaine, meth, subs, and me heroin problems. This was about 3-4 months ago and still have no cravings. I keep in touch with all the people i was with and they are still good to. If u get a chance try this place. read more

Dr. David has truly saved my life. I was hesitant to come at first but this ended up truly being the best decision I ever made for mine and my family's. If you have an addiction problem this is the place to be. You will not suffer read more