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Assessment of addiction severity among ritual users of ayahuasca

Fabregas JM, Gonzalez D, Fondevila S, Cutchet M, Fernandez X, Barbosa PCR, Alcazar-Corcoles MA, Barbanoj MJ, Riba J, Bouso JC

Drug and Alcohol Dependence (2010)

Cross-sectional controlled

Abstract

Controlled field study comparing addiction severity, psychopathology, and quality of life in 127 long-term ritual ayahuasca users vs 115 controls. Found no evidence of problematic use or addiction. Ayahuasca users showed lower substance use and better psychosocial functioning.

Participants242

Citations200

Study TypeCross-sectional controlled

addiction severity ritual users controlled quality of life substance use

DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2010.03.024 View on PubMed

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