{"product_id":"heart-medicine-a-true-love-story-one-couples-quest-for-the-sacred-iboga-medicine-the-cure-for-addiction-9780997121308","title":"Heart Medicine: A True Love Story - One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine \u0026 the Cure for Addiction","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeart Medicine: A True Love Story of Addiction Recovery and Sacred Plant Medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo longtime lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e spray paint artist, Chor Boogie, and yogini and performance artist, Bast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne shocking drug relapse\u003c\/strong\u003e--after more than a decade clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen the disheartening discovery: 90% of narcotics addicts relapse in the first year with standard treatment models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovers navigate the treacherous labyrinth of addiction and ultimately chose to pursue treatment with an obscure indigenous African sacred plant medicine called iboga, used since ancient times for shamanic initiation and spiritual healing, and proven to have powerful addiction breaking effects. It sounds too good to be true, but it's seems to be worth the try, considering the alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis medicine is only available well beyond the borders of the United States. There is hope for healing, if they can both make it to the shaman in time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs their journey unfolds\u003c\/em\u003e, it becomes clear that their relationship demands a detox as well. They are brought to a critical crossroads, facing deepening intimacy--or dissolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Addiction Recovery Memoir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e​Winner \u003c\/strong\u003eof the 2017 National Indie Excellence Award for Spirituality\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Finalist \u003c\/strong\u003efor the 2017 National Indie Excellence Award for Addiction \u0026amp; Recovery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Award for New Age\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonorable Mention\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 2017 San Francisco Book Festival for Memoir\/Autobiography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis raw and honest account documents the couple's quest for alternative addiction treatment through iboga, a powerful sacred plant medicine from African shamanic traditions. The memoir explores themes of love, relapse, spiritual healing, and the search for authentic recovery solutions beyond conventional treatment models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeart Medicine offers hope for those struggling with addiction and their loved ones, revealing a path to healing through indigenous wisdom and the transformative power of plant medicine ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBast, E.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Elizabeth Bast serves as a ceremonial facilitator, yoga teacher, \u0026amp; mentor specializing in sacred plant medicine support, holistic addiction recovery, \u0026amp; visionary life design. She studied at New College of San Francisco with an emphasis on Art and Social Change. Learn more at www.ebast.net.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medicinal Media LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680815026450,"sku":"9780997121308","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e364f7e9-d79e-43eb-b252-8a4b9c1c907f.jpg?v=1733942945","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/heart-medicine-a-true-love-story-one-couples-quest-for-the-sacred-iboga-medicine-the-cure-for-addiction-9780997121308","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}