Martin Polanco (@Martin_Polanco7), M.D., is the founder and program director of Crossroads Treatment Center, based in Rosarito, Mexico. Crossroads specializes in helping patients conquer powerful addictions (heroin, cocaine, etc.) by using the African hallucinogen ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, also referred to as “the God molecule.” Martin's areas of expertise also include addiction medicine and therapeutic neurotechnologies. Dan Engle (@drdanengle), M.D., is a psychiatrist and neurologist, who combines functional medicine with integrative psychiatry to enhance regenerative health and peak performance. His prior and relevant experience includes traumatic brain injury (TBI) and working in the Peruvian jungle with plant medicines such as ayahuasca. In this episode, we step outside the lines of traditional medicine to discuss impulse control, introspection, and self-awareness through the use of powerful psychedelic and hallucinogenic agents like iboga, ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. 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Medical doctor discusses the use of psychedelics, specifically ibogaine, for treating drug addiction, mental health, and traumatic brain injury.
Ibogaine, a psychedelic drug found in West Africa, has been found to be effective in treating addiction. Clinical research supports the claims and many people have found success in overcoming addiction after taking it.
The roots of addiction can often be traced back to early developmental traumas and our genetic makeup. Although it is possible to heal these traumas, it can be a difficult process to consistently track and work through.
In this podcast, a discussion is held regarding Ibogaine and Ayahuasca, examining their differences and similarities including their roles in treating addiction and mental health.
The speaker discusses the immediate healing potential he experienced with ayahuasca, and the importance of data and studies in understanding the nuances of plant medicines. He also explains how plant medicines like iboga can increase awareness and focus, but can also cause insomnia due to the stimulative effect on the central nervous system.
Proper preparation is key to safely transitioning off of psychiatric medication and having a successful experience with ayahuasca, but it is important to approach the medicine with respect and treat it like a serious decision.
The Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research & Service (ICEERS) are suggested as valuable resources for those interested in learning more about psychedelics and addiction recovery. Ibogaine is an opiate-specific treatment that has a complex pharmacology, addressing multiple levels of addiction beyond just physical withdrawal symptoms.
Five Meo DMT is a naturally occurring compound found in certain plants and the venom of the Sonoran Desert toad which can induce mystical experiences, making it useful in drug addiction treatment. When used in combination with Ibogaine, it can have a profound effect on patients who realize they are indestructible and divine beings, making it hard to continue using drugs.
While Ayahuasca offers a slower, more conscious process for healing traumas, 5-MeO-DMT provides quicker but subconscious healing. Psilocybin is another orally active DMT that can offer spiritual experiences without expectations.
Martin and Dan discuss the significance of preparation, integration work, and post-work surrounding psychedelic medicine, such as ayahuasca and iboga. While Martin believes that lack of preparation and post-work renders the medicine ineffective, Dan emphasizes the importance of integration work, which he sees as the critical component in this system as it becomes more accessible.
The use of plant medicines, such as psilocybin and ibogaine, have shown to have positive effects on mental health and trauma, including reduction in symptoms of PTSD and resolution of opiate addiction in war veterans. These plant medicines stimulate neurogenesis and upregulate neurochemistry, producing a healing effect in the brain.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss their mentors and book recommendations as gifts. Topics include choosing one's own mindset in any given circumstance, introducing someone to psychedelics, and books about relationships.
Flotation therapy can be an extraordinary psychedelic arena that can bring a deeper connection with oneself. While not everyone may be interested in psychedelics, flotation therapy can be more accessible and reach a wider audience.
The majority of people would see a significant benefit from doing flotation tanks two to three times a week for three to four weeks, with sessions lasting for one to two hours. Flotation tanks can help alleviate anxiety, reduce cortisol levels, and have numerous mental and physical benefits.
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