Ancient medicine for a modern disease: traditional Amazonian medicine to treat substance use disorders.
The American journal of drug and alcohol abuse November 2, 2023 Fernando Mendive, Cecile Giovannetti, Sara García Arce 4 citations
A treatment program at the Takiwasi Center in the Peruvian Amazon combines traditional Amazonian medicine with modern psychotherapy to help people with substance use disorders. Since 1992, over a thousand patients from diverse backgrounds have participated in residential treatment. The program uses Amazonian healing techniques alongside psychological approaches in a therapeutic community. Quantitative outcomes show significant improvements in mental health indicators during treatment. The approach may offer insights for broader understanding and care of substance use disorders.