The Mission Within

Tijuana, Mexico. Last checked 2026-10-20.

Veterans-focused program led by Dr. Martín Polanco that pairs a 5-day ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT retreat with six weeks of coaching. It is not an opioid detox program.

Facts

Facts about The Mission Within
Category	Veterans program: ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT retreat
Status	Operating. Site copyright 2026.
Locations	Tijuana (per Lucid News; the city is not given on the site), plus a virtual program
Setting	A 5-day in-person retreat within a 6-week virtual program.
Medical team	"World-class therapists and medical professionals"; led by Dr. Martín Polanco, formerly of Crossroads Treatment Center. EKG and drug urinalysis stated.
Screening before treatment	Application, discovery call and health screening.
What is given	Not stated. Ibogaine is combined with 5-MeO-DMT.
Who it is for	Mild TBI, PTSD, depression, anxiety and addiction, in veterans.
Protocol and length of stay	6 weeks: two preparation coaching sessions, a 5-day retreat, three integration sessions.
After the treatment	Three integration coaching sessions and peer support.
Published price	Not stated. Partners named: Mission to Live Foundation and Special Operations Care Fund.
Licences and accreditations stated	None stated.
Founded / history	"Since 2017"; the site gives 1,200 to 1,500 veterans treated (figures vary across pages).

Legal context, Mexico: Ibogaine is unregulated in Mexico: not scheduled and not approved as a medicine. There is no ibogaine-specific licence; some clinics state a general COFEPRIS health-facility licence on their sites. Most programs that serve Americans are here. Programs in Mexico.

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People's experiences

Research checked October 20, 2026. How we read the accounts.

A DAV interview describes an emotionally difficult experience and the importance of daily practices afterward. A separate visitor account hosted by Heroic Hearts describes a welcoming group, an extended intake conversation and a physically demanding recovery day. Heroic Hearts supports access to psychedelic programs, so its testimonial has an advocacy context rather than being a detached review.

Research sources: Read on DAV Read on Heroic Hearts Project

People and preparation

The Heroic Hearts account describes a detailed intake call and connection with the small group. Its host has an advocacy relationship to this field.

Read on Heroic Hearts Project

A demanding experience

The DAV interview includes a candid account of distress during the experience and an emphasis on routines and support afterward.

Read on DAV

Read the sources (2 pages)

These are source pages, not a count of people or reviews. Accounts can be repeated across sites.

Veteran's journey: Ibogaine as a path to healing
DAV. Reporting. Journalist. Page or thread date: March 25, 2025.
A Mission Within Testimonial
Heroic Hearts Project. Personal account. Self-described guest. Page or thread date: not stated.

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Public record

No death, lawsuit or regulatory action involving this program was found in the sources checked. See the safety record guide for the risks that apply to every ibogaine program.

Questions

Where does The Mission Within treat patients?

A 5-day in-person retreat within a 6-week virtual program.

Who is on the medical team at The Mission Within?

"World-class therapists and medical professionals"; led by Dr. Martín Polanco, formerly of Crossroads Treatment Center. EKG and drug urinalysis stated.

What screening does The Mission Within do before treatment?

Application, discovery call and health screening.

How long do you stay at The Mission Within?

6 weeks: two preparation coaching sessions, a 5-day retreat, three integration sessions.

What does The Mission Within cost?

Not stated. Partners named: Mission to Live Foundation and Special Operations Care Fund.

What happens after treatment at The Mission Within?

Three integration coaching sessions and peer support.

Is there anything on the public record about The Mission Within?

No death, lawsuit or regulatory action involving this program was found in the sources checked.

Sources

Facts come from the program's website and the sources above, as read on 2026-10-20. Statements about safety, outcomes and patient numbers are the program's own. Represent this program? Send a correction.