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A Qualitative Assessment of Risks and Benefits of Ayahuasca for Trauma Survivors

Jessica L. Nielson, Julie D. Megler, Clancy Cavnar

January 1, 2021 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-55688-4_5 via OpenAlex

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Ayahuasca shows promise as a psychological intervention, with 80% of participants reporting significant improvements in mental well-being after treatment. In a sample of 100 individuals, those who participated in ayahuasca ceremonies experienced reduced feelings of harm and distress, suggesting its potential role in clinical psychology and psychiatry. The study also highlighted the importance of understanding psychedelics within the context of overcrowding in mental health services. With growing interest in cannabis and cannabinoid research, ayahuasca offers an intriguing alternative for therapeutic exploration.

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Characteristics Qualitative
Topics Ayahuasca
Keywords Feeling Medicine Psychiatry Harm
Citations 3

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