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Therapeutic effects of ritual ayahuasca use in the treatment of substance dependence: qualitative results

Loizaga-Velder A, Verres R

Journal of Psychoactive Drugs (2014)

Ethnographic / qualitative
Abstract

Qualitative study of ayahuasca's therapeutic effects for substance dependence through interviews with ritual participants. Identified key themes: self-awareness, emotional catharsis, biographical insight, and spiritual connection.

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Study TypeEthnographic / qualitative
substance dependencequalitativeritualtherapeutic effects
DOI: 10.1080/02791072.2013.873157View on PubMed

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