Acute Intoxication following Dimethyltryptamine Ingestion
Matthew H. Bilhimer, Rachel F. Schult, Kristan V. Higgs, Timothy J. Wiegand, Rachel Gorodetsky, Nicole M. Acquisto
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine January 1, 2018 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3452691 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIngestion of ayahuasca tea, an orally active form of the hallucinogen DMT, led to personal injury and property damage in a patient with a history of schizophrenia. The report describes this unique case and reviews ayahuasca toxicity and serious adverse effects, highlighting the risks for individuals with psychiatric conditions.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | Patient with history of schizophrenia who ingested ayahuasca tea |
| Intervention | Ayahuasca tea |
| Keywords | Medicine Ingestion |
| Citations | 26 |
| Key finding | Ayahuasca ingestion in a patient with schizophrenia resulted in personal injury and property damage, underscoring severe adverse effects in vulnerable populations. |
Abstract
Ayahuasca is a hallucinogenic tea that is most commonly comprised of the vine Banisteriopsis caapi alone or in combination with other plants such as Psychotria viridis . This concoction results in an orally active form of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a hallucinogenic amine. Despite use in South America as a medicinal agent and component in religious ceremonies, interest in its recreational use and spiritual effects has led to increased use in the United States. We describe a unique case following ingestion of ayahuasca tea in a patient with history of schizophrenia resulting in personal injury and property damage. A review of ayahuasca toxicity and evaluation of serious adverse effects is also presented.