Ayahuasca e redução do uso abusivo de psicoativos: eficácia terapêutica?
Psicologia Teoria e Pesquisa December 1, 2006 Rafael G. Dos Santos, Célia Carvalho de Moraes, Adriano Furtado Holanda 15 citations
A case study evaluates the possible role of ayahuasca use in a religious context as an aid in reducing the abuse of psychoactive substances. An open interview was conducted with a regular user of cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol who stopped this behavior after coming into contact with ayahuasca in a ritualized setting. The case was analyzed by comparing it with existing literature. A relationship was traced between the start of ayahuasca use and the interviewee's abandonment of cocaine, nicotine, and alcohol, based on the evaluation of symbolic representations and descriptions of her first experiences with the beverage.