IGNTD and Dr. Adi Jaffe literally saved my sister's life. In the process, my entire family has been changed forever good. As a board certified psychiatrist who for over 30 years has cared for those suffering with addiction, I acclaim my fellow colleague’s outstanding work. My hope is this testimonial will validate the effectiveness of IGNTD as a most unique treatment program that yields concrete and life altering results for those bound in addiction.
My sister Aliyah’s battle with methamphetamine and alcohol led her to attempt suicide multiple times. As a severe trauma survivor, she was skilled in disassociation, but was without any ability to identify the emotions and pain leading her to self- medicate. Her intense shame spirals happened multiple times a day resulting in variable episodes of rage, isolation, self -loathing and self- mutilation, and the inability to get out of bed for days often culminating in suicide attempts. Our family rode the shame roller coaster with her.
Dr. Adi and his therapeutic team met her where she was with zero judgment and positive affirmations that allowed her to meet herself, meet her pain, and for the first time ever step into true recovery. Abstinence was not the applauded goal. Rather, under Dr. Jaffe’s guidance, diving deep within herself to uncover the roots of what drove her to self-medicate has been the true key for achieving sobriety, a state of calm watchfulness. As Ali heals, our whole family is healing. We have all been IGNTD.