Deciding to get help is the hardest step. The second hardest is often not knowing what comes next. Fear of the unknown, especially fear of withdrawal, keeps many people from reaching out at all.
At Avante Institute in Nassau, Bahamas, we believe you should know exactly what you are walking into. Here is an honest look at what happens before you arrive, during your treatment, and in the days that follow.
Before: Screening and Preparation
Your journey starts at home, weeks before you board a plane. Every candidate completes a detailed medical history questionnaire and a Beck Depression Inventory, then visits a local GP for a general evaluation, an EKG, and standard blood work. If you have any personal or family history of heart problems, an echocardiogram is added before clearance.
This is not red tape. Psychedelic-assisted care is powerful, and careful screening is what makes it safe.
Alongside the medical steps, we help you prepare emotionally. Pre-treatment conversations help you set intentions, ask questions, and arrive with a clear sense of why you are here.
During: Treatment Under Constant Care
When you arrive at our private oceanfront property, you will settle into a quiet room designed for rest. Whether you have come for an ibogaine detox or for trauma-focused care, every treatment is supervised by a physician, with 24-hour cardiac monitoring and no more than two clients per nurse. Our clinicians are trained in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and emergency care.
The ibogaine experience itself unfolds in phases. Many people describe the first hours as a waking dream state, filled with vivid memories and images. This gives way to a quieter, reflective stretch, and then to a period of renewed alertness over the next day or two. Throughout, you are never alone.
Once the most intense phases pass, you enter a recovery phase focused on rest, nourishing meals, and gentle reflection.
After: Integration and the Road Home
The days after treatment are where insight becomes change. With our team, you will talk through what surfaced: the patterns, environments, and relationships that kept you stuck. Together, you will set concrete goals for life back home, while yoga, meditation, and time by the ocean help your body and mind settle.
Integration does not end when you leave. We encourage you to keep building on what you have learned, leaning on support and honest conversations as you return to daily life.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Knowing what to expect will not make the decision for you, but it can make it far less frightening. Every client’s experience is different, and no outcome is guaranteed, which is why we start with honest screening and stay with you through every phase. If you are ready to find out whether treatment is right for you, call us today at 1-844-4-AVANTE. A life beyond addiction may be closer than you think.