Ronnie Ortiz-Magro is four months into a new chapter. The Jersey Shore star announced on Instagram this week that he’s been free of drugs and alcohol for four months, and he’s giving the credit to Beond, a medically supervised ibogaine treatment program he says saved his life. In his post, the 40-year-old wrote that he hasn’t needed his depression, anxiety or bipolar medication, and that it’s“never too late to start over.”
The timing is striking. Earlier this year Ronnie described being at one of the lowest points of his life, and this week he reflected on old photos of“a hopeless, resentful”version of himself he never wants to see again. He says the treatment freed him from“the struggle and the fight.”Beond reposted his story, saying it was an honor to support him. He shares 8-year-old daughter Ariana Sky with ex-girlfriend Jen Harley.
Ibogaine therapy remains a controversial topic with plenty of debate around regulation and safety, so his post is sparking a bigger conversation about what recovery can look like. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide&Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. What do you think about celebrities sharing the specifics of their treatment journeys?
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