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Ayahuasca-assisted therapy for addiction: Results from a preliminary observational study in Canada

Thomas G, Lucas P, Capler NR, Tupper KW, Martin G

Current Drug Abuse Reviews (2013)

Prospective observational
Abstract

Observational study in a First Nations community. Significant improvements in hopefulness, empowerment, mindfulness. Self-reported reductions in problematic substance use.

Participants12
Citations250
Study TypeProspective observational
addictionsubstance useIndigenousCanada
DOI: 10.2174/15733998113099990003View on PubMed

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