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Ayahuasca's 'afterglow': improved mindfulness and cognitive flexibility in ayahuasca drinkers

Murphy-Beiner A, Soar K

Psychopharmacology (2020)

Cross-sectional survey
Abstract

Assessed cognitive afterglow effects in ayahuasca drinkers. Found improved mindfulness and cognitive flexibility compared to non-users, persisting beyond the acute experience.

Citations60
Study TypeCross-sectional survey
afterglowmindfulnesscognitive flexibilitycognition
DOI: 10.1007/s00213-019-05445-3View on PubMed

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