Traditional Medicine, Culture, and Psychedelic Science: New Pathways for Recovery From Substance Use Disorders.
Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs September 1, 2024 Anja Loizaga-Velder, Armando Loizaga Pazzi 4 citations
Ritual uses of natural psychedelics (entheogens) such as ayahuasca, peyote, psilocybin mushrooms, 5-MeO-DMT, and iboga show therapeutic potential for substance use disorders. Observational research and preliminary clinical studies indicate these compounds are relatively safe when used with careful screening and psychotherapy. A pilot intercultural clinical program by the Yaqui tribe in Sonora, Mexico, applies some of these entheogens for addiction and mental health treatment. Integrating entheogenic medicine with culturally attuned therapy may have value, but more interdisciplinary research is needed.