Can a root that grows in West Africa successfully treat heroin addicts and break the cycle of addiction? Ibogaine is a derivative of the West African root Iboga. It's properties have recently been reported as an effective treatment for drug addiction.
Dave is a former stockbroker whose life has spiraled out of control due to heroin addiction. A one-tie millionaire, he is now reduced to petty theft as a means to supply his habit. Desperate to get help, Dave travels to Mexico for the Ibogaine treatment. Facing The Habit is an intimate lok into the life of an addict, as Dave's life is revealed before, during and after the treatment.