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Ayahuasca and public health II: health status in a large sample of ayahuasca-ceremony participants from the Netherlands

Uthaug MV, Mason NL, Toennes SW, Reckweg JT, de Sousa Fernandes Perna EB, Kuypers KPC, van Oorsouw K, Riba J, Ramaekers JG

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (2021)

Cross-sectional survey
Abstract

Health status survey of 377 ayahuasca ceremony participants in the Netherlands. Users reported better mental health, lower alcohol consumption, and higher psychological well-being compared to population norms. Few reported lasting adverse effects. Supports the generally positive safety profile in European ceremonial settings.

Participants377
Citations20
Study TypeCross-sectional survey
health statusNetherlandspublic healthceremonialwell-being
DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2021.1985055View on PubMed

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