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Ethnopsychedelic therapy for alcoholics: Observations in the peyote ritual of the Native American Church

Paul Pascarosa, Sanford Futterman

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs 1976 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1976.10472016 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Observational study Peer reviewed
Population Alcoholics participating in the peyote ritual of the Native American Church
Intervention Peyote ritual
Topics Mescaline
Citations 23
Key findings The peyote ritual of the Native American Church may reduce drinking and improve social functioning in some alcoholics, suggesting therapeutic potential.

Abstract

(1976). Ethnopsychedelic Therapy for Alcoholics: Observations In the Peyote Ritual of the Native American Church. Journal of Psychedelic Drugs: Vol. 8, Innovative Approached to Drug Abuse Treatment, pp. 215-221.