Ayahuasca-induced psychosis: A case report.
Revista Colombiana de psiquiatria – January 01, 2022
Source: PubMed
Summary
A 26-year-old man experienced severe psychological changes after participating in an ayahuasca ceremony. Following the ritual, he developed persistent delusions and behavioral changes that lasted seven months. The patient required hospitalization for acute psychosis and was successfully treated with antipsychotic medication, leading to recovery and outpatient care.
Abstract
Psychosis induced by ayahuasca is a rare occurrence. However, due to an increase in the access and distribution of this substance, it is necessary to highlight the cases in which it occurs. We describe the case of a 26-year-old man who was admitted to the psychiatric service after seven months of changes in behaviour, delusions and the subsequent exacerbation of symptoms, after participating in a ritual ceremony during which he consumed an ayahuasca concoction for the first time. Initially, he required hospital treatment to control the acute psychotic episode, but after tolerating and responding well to the antipsychotic treatment, he was discharged with an outpatient follow-up.