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Ancient medicine for a modern disease: traditional Amazonian medicine to treat substance use disorders

Mendive F, Giovannetti C, Garcia Arce S, Mabit J

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (2023)

Retrospective analysis
Abstract

Analysis of the Takiwasi Center's 30-year intercultural treatment model combining traditional Amazonian plant medicine with psychotherapy. Found significant improvements across a wide range of mental health indicators in over 1,000 patients treated for substance use disorders.

Participants1,000
Citations10
Study TypeRetrospective analysis
Takiwasitraditional medicinesubstance use disordersinterculturalAmazonian
DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2023.2264466View on PubMed

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