Bomb319
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The idea that there could be a substance out there that completely resets the entire opioid system of the brain is nothing short of miraculous. It is claimed to not only eliminate cravings, but also eliminate most or all withdrawal symptoms and the hellish process we all know and hate when quitting. One could supposedly be taking 1000 mg of methadone daily for 20 years, and suddenly be completely fine after one ibogaine experience. This is of course fascinating from a pharmacological point of view.
The problem is that I have no interest in hallucinogens whatsoever (too scared to try even shrooms), so one experience with this could psychologically destroy me; it's wayyy too risky. I don't even like smoking WEED because I tend to be very sensitive to hallucinogenic effects of it, and often see elaborate closed-eyed visuals while on a dose that is not particularly strong. I've had several bad trips and tend toward anxiety when I smoke it. In fact, hallucinogens are pretty much the ONLY class of drugs I haven't really tried (except weed), nor have any interest in trying. As for Ibogaine - the idea of ego death, tripping for 3 straight days on a substance much more powerful than LSD, is a total deal-breaker. Yet if it really works the way it has been said to work on the opiate system, it could potentially free me from years of addiction.
Does anyone actually have direct experience with this, and is this potential "reset mechanism" just way overblown?
The problem is that I have no interest in hallucinogens whatsoever (too scared to try even shrooms), so one experience with this could psychologically destroy me; it's wayyy too risky. I don't even like smoking WEED because I tend to be very sensitive to hallucinogenic effects of it, and often see elaborate closed-eyed visuals while on a dose that is not particularly strong. I've had several bad trips and tend toward anxiety when I smoke it. In fact, hallucinogens are pretty much the ONLY class of drugs I haven't really tried (except weed), nor have any interest in trying. As for Ibogaine - the idea of ego death, tripping for 3 straight days on a substance much more powerful than LSD, is a total deal-breaker. Yet if it really works the way it has been said to work on the opiate system, it could potentially free me from years of addiction.
Does anyone actually have direct experience with this, and is this potential "reset mechanism" just way overblown?