Ayahuasca-induced psychosis: A case report.
Harvey Ricardo Cerón Tapia, Mayra Alejandra González Guzmán, Sergio Andrés Córdoba Ortiz
Revista Colombiana de psiquiatria 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.rcpeng.2022.08.008 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | 26-year-old man who consumed ayahuasca |
| Intervention | Antipsychotic treatment |
| Duration | Seven months |
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Haloperidol Intoxicación Intoxication Psychosis psicosis Acute psychosis Psychotic disorder Ayahuasca yagé Daime Hallucinogen- |
| Citations | 10 |
| Key findings | A first-time ayahuasca user developed an acute psychotic episode that required hospitalization and responded to antipsychotic treatment. |
Abstract
Psychosis induced by ayahuasca is a rare occurrence. However, due to an increase in the access and distribution of this substance, it is necessary to highlight the cases in which it occurs. We describe the case of a 26-year-old man who was admitted to the psychiatric service after seven months of changes in behaviour, delusions and the subsequent exacerbation of symptoms, after participating in a ritual ceremony during which he consumed an ayahuasca concoction for the first time. Initially, he required hospital treatment to control the acute psychotic episode, but after tolerating and responding well to the antipsychotic treatment, he was discharged with an outpatient follow-up.