13/07/2026
For years, we were told that a little alcohol might actually be good for us.
Turns out… the science changed.
But here’s the bigger question:
If alcohol isn’t the answer… why are so many people still trapped by it?
Alcohol dependence isn’t a lack of willpower.
It’s often the result of years of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, or emotional pain.
At Inner Realms Center, we’ve seen that lasting change doesn’t come from simply taking alcohol away.
It comes from helping people understand why they reached for it in the first place.
For some carefully screened individuals, ibogaine (combined with comprehensive medical care, therapy, and integration) can create a unique opportunity to interrupt addictive patterns and begin rebuilding a life that no longer revolves around alcohol.
Our Clinical Director, Garyth Moxey knows this journey personally.
He once battled addiction himself.
Today, after more than 15 years dedicated to the field of ibogaine, he has helped guide others through the same transformation that changed his own life.
Recovery isn’t about becoming someone new.
It’s about finding the person addiction buried.
If you’re curious about what this approach looks like, we’re here to answer your questions.
Credit to James Swanwick | Alcohol-Free Lifestyle for highlighting how our understanding of alcohol and health has evolved over the years.
Scientific References
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• GBD 2020 Alcohol Collaborators. Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, s*x, and year. The Lancet. 2022.
• WHO. No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.
• Mash DC et al. Ibogaine: Complex Pharmacokinetics, Concerns for Safety, and Preliminary Efficacy Measures. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2000.
• Noller GE et al. Ibogaine Treatment Outcomes for Opioid Dependence From a Twelve-Month Follow-up Observational Study. The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. 2018.