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Hypotheses regarding the mechanisms of ayahuasca in the treatment of addictions

Liester MB, Prickett JI

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (2012)

Theoretical / hypothesis
Abstract

Proposes multiple mechanisms for ayahuasca's anti-addictive effects including serotonergic modulation, MAO inhibition, DMT-sigma-1 receptor interaction, and psychological insights during the experience.

Citations140
Study TypeTheoretical / hypothesis
addictionmechanismsserotoninsigma-1
DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2012.704590View on PubMed

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