Discover Iboga Church of America
Florida, United States
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💬 Guests Say
- Spiritual Impact: Guests call iboga a “soul reconnection,” with one on ibogausa.org saying it outpaced years of self-work, though some felt “depressed” post-ceremony per Google Reviews.
- Mixed Support: Many praise Carol’s guidance as “honest,” per ibogausa.org, but Google Reviews note unprofessionalism, like a chaotic setup and lack of follow-up care.
- Facility Issues: Attendees report unclean conditions, with Free Benjamin’s Google Review citing smoke and dirty accommodations, impacting their overall experience.
🚩 Incident Report
After a thorough investigation across multiple platforms—including Reddit (r/Ayahuasca, r/Psychonaut), Quora, Facebook groups (“Psychedelic Healing,” “Ayahuasca Experiences”), news outlets, retreat forums, ICEERS reports, and official records—one unverified report of financial misconduct linked to Discover Iboga Church of America was identified, but no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime were found.
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Theft/Financial Misconduct: A 2024 Google Review by Life accuses organizer Carol of fraud, claiming a $3,200 payment was not refunded after a last-minute date change, alleging legal issues in Florida. However, no other guest reports, forum posts, social media discussions, ICEERS data, or news sources corroborate this claim, and there’s no evidence of legal action or police reports to verify the incident.
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Sexual Misconduct: There are no documented allegations, complaints, or legal actions against Discover Iboga Church of America’s staff or facilitators in online discussions, news archives, or ICEERS resources.
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Crime: No evidence of police reports, arrests, or violent incidents associated with Discover Iboga Church of America surfaced in Google News, U.S. media, retreat forums, or ICEERS findings.
Discover Iboga Church of America has a mixed online reputation due to the unverified fraud allegation in the Google Review, though no verified incidents of theft, sexual misconduct, or crime were found. Positive testimonials on their site contrast with these claims, but the lack of recent updates and operational uncertainty noted on Google (possibly closed) add to concerns.
🔍 Critical Notes
Discover Iboga Church of America’s $2,500-$5,500, 7-day iboga retreat offers a Bwiti-guided spiritual experience, praised on ibogausa.org for soul reconnection, but Google Reviews reveal serious issues: fraud allegations (unverified $3,200 non-refunded payment), unclean facilities, and mental health decline. Carol’s guidance gets mixed feedback, and Google indicates the retreat may be closed. Iboga’s Schedule I status in the U.S. adds legal risks despite their DEA exemption filing—verify operational status, facilitator integrity, and legal protections directly before considering.