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Health status of ayahuasca users

Barbosa PCR, Mizumoto S, Bogenschutz MP, Strassman RJ

Drug Testing and Analysis (2012)

Cross-sectional survey
Abstract

Reviewed health status of long-term ayahuasca users from multiple studies. Found generally good physical and mental health outcomes, no evidence of abuse liability, and possible protective effects.

Citations120
Study TypeCross-sectional survey
health statuslong-term usesafetyreview
DOI: 10.1002/dta.1383View on PubMed

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