Reality Star, 40, Says Controversial Treatment Saved His Life

Summary

Donna Svennevik / Disney General Entertainment Con Ronnie Ortiz-Magro says he’s found a lifeline in a treatment that’s raising eyebrows. The Jersey Shore star, 40, revealed Tuesday that he has been sober from drugs and alcohol for four months after seeking help at Beond, a treatment center in Cancún, Mexico, that specializes in the psychedelic drug ibogaine. In an emotional Instagram post, Ortiz-Magro said the beginning of 2026 was “one of the lowest points of my life,” as his longtime battles with addiction and mental health problems collided.

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