Questions
Hello everybody,
I have been doing extensive research on the use of Iboga to combat addiction. After having used Poppy Pods for a couple years recreationally, I became addicted to heroin for several months and was then put on Suboxone maintenance for the last 6 years. I was on 4mg of Suboxone for half that time, then 2 mg, 1mg or less for over a year, and had been tapering down to under .5 mg before I took my last dose 21 days ago. I am still having lingering withdrawal symptoms- anxiety, depression, low energy, chills. I also am addicted to cannabis.
My question regards using Iboga as a means of reducing or eliminating Post Acute Withdrawal Symptoms. I have been unable to find answers to this question online- every mention I've seen is about using Iboga to detox from Suboxone after replacing the Suboxone with a short acting opiate. Have you heard of people having success in reducing or eliminating PAWS by using Iboga after the acute withdrawal of long-lasting synthetic opiates? I would also like an introspective experience to help me break old patterns of thinking and reduce my addictive tendencies, especially towards cannabis.
IW has been kind enough to recommend a good flood dose- around 1 gram of the HCL ( I am 5'9'' and weigh 115 lbs/ 52 kilos). I am less clear on booster doses/micro dosing, the doseages of these and the timing of these after the flood. If I am using the IW capsules, when would be a good time/ dose to begin these? I want relief from the PAWS, but I want to be as clear and lucid as possible and not feel psychedelicized throughout the day.
I plan on doing the flood dose within 3 weeks/1 month.
I appreciate any advice or help anyone can provide for me.