Acute Intoxication following Dimethyltryptamine Ingestion
Matthew H. Bilhimer, Rachel F. Schult, Kristan V. Higgs, Timothy J. Wiegand, Rachel Gorodetsky, Nicole M. Acquisto
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine 2018 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3452691 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Patient with history of schizophrenia who ingested ayahuasca tea |
| Intervention | Ayahuasca tea |
| Topics | 5-MeO-DMT DMT |
| Keywords | Ingestion |
| Citations | 26 |
| Key findings | Ayahuasca ingestion in a patient with schizophrenia resulted in personal injury and property damage, underscoring severe adverse effects in vulnerable populations. |
Abstract
Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic tea that is most commonly comprised of the vine Banisteriopsis caapi alone or in combination with other plants such as Psychotria viridis . This concoction results in an orally active form of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a hallucinogenic amine. Despite use in South America as a medicinal agent and component in religious ceremonies, interest in its recreational use and spiritual effects has led to increased use in the United States. We describe a unique case following ingestion of ayahuasca tea in a patient with history of schizophrenia resulting in personal injury and property damage. A review of ayahuasca toxicity and evaluation of serious adverse effects is also presented.