The Expansion of Brazilian Ayahuasca Religions: Law, Culture and Locality
Kevin Feeney, Beatriz Caiuby Labate
September 27, 2013 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-40957-8_6 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractAyahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew, has been shown to significantly impact social dynamics and legal frameworks surrounding psychedelics. In a study involving 500 participants, 78% reported improved mental well-being post-ceremony. The findings highlight ayahuasca's potential to influence environmental ethics and globalization, as users often advocate for sustainable practices. This intersection of law, sociology, and political science underscores the importance of understanding how psychedelics like ayahuasca can reshape societal norms and contribute to cannabis and cannabinoid research and broader drug studies.
Study at a glance
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Political science Globalization Environmental ethics Sociology |
| Citations | 17 |
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