"I am a 29 year old single mother of two. I live in Dayton, Ohio where the only help offered to opiate addicts is methadone. I've been an opiate addict since my 21 st birthday. I have attempted sobriety more times than I can count. My family has thrown thousands of dollars to give me the best treatment they could find. For me I had hit desperation to the point I thought methadone was my only chance. After almost 2 years later I was still using heroin and methadone adding other narcotics chasing a release I could no longer find without drugs.
I overheard about ibogaine waiting in line at the clinic. I couldn't believe what they were saying, and from that day on any and all information I could find I read. Both my mother and I had wanted me to do it for a long time. Along with having a drug problem, I felt spiritually bankrupt. The day had come where my disease had affected everyone around me and I felt my days were numbered.
Dr. Polanco and Crossroads went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. The staff prepared me completely about the journey I was getting ready to embark on.
My ibogaine experience was intense but beautiful. I did receive visions of myself as Eve from Adam and Eve, and later read in the Ibogaine book that it was a common vision. How can so many people have that same vision without this medicine being spiritual and from some great source? I also saw myself as a 5 year old little girl. I began to remember
who I truly was. I started to love myself again.
I am sober today. Had it not been for Dr.Polanco, Crossroads, the Ibo Gods, and my complete desperation. I have a chance now to laugh, play, go to school, take care of my children, be a daughter, get a job, and find my purpose. I believe ibogaine is the answer to the epidemic our country is facing.
Thank you again Dr.Polanco."
-Carlie
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