Natural Hallucinogens in Mental Health
Rafael G. Dos Santos, Jaime E. C. Hallak
Psychoactives November 21, 2022 DOI: 10.3390/psychoactives1020009 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Natural archaeology Mental health Ecology |
| Key findings | Ayahuasca shows potential for treating mental health disorders, but more rigorous trials are needed. |
Abstract
In the last two decades, an increasing trend has unfolded toward the possible beneficial uses of natural hallucinogenic substances for treating mental health disorders [...]
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on ayahuasca, most cited first.
Citations in the library
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