Effects of ayahuasca on mental health and quality of life in naïve users: A longitudinal and cross-sectional study combination
Scientific Reports March 5, 2020 José Carlos Bouso, Daniel Jiménez‐garrido, María de Lourdes Gómez-sousa et al. 111 citations
Abstract Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic decoction used as a traditional medicine in several Amazonian regions. The ritualistic use of ayahuasca has spread throughout many countries, making it necessary to study its risks and benefits. Two sub-studies were designed for this investigation. In sub-study 1, a psychiatric interview and a battery of questionnaires were administered to subjects (n =...