Drug Abuse and Addiction

New Research Examines Risks Linked To The Ancient Psychedelic Brew

BEWARE THE MYSTIC CONSCIOUSNESS? –

NOV. 16, 2022 – An international team of scientists says they have examined the adverse health effects associated with the trendy South American plant-based psychedelic drink ayahuasca, according to a new study. 

Surveying over 10,000 people from more than 50 countries, researchers found that ayahuasca users reported exceptionally high rates of adverse physical and psychological health effects while on the drug. However, these negative effects were rarely severe, and nearly 90% of users considered them “completely or somewhat part of a positive growth process.” 

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