Episodios psicóticos inducidos por ayahuasca: revisión sistemática a partir de un caso.
Revista de Neuro-Psiquiatría November 2, 2022 Laura Alcantarilla, Enrique García-alcarria, Celia Almonacid 3 citations
Ayahuasca, a plant-based hallucinogen traditionally used in ceremonial rites for spiritual or healing purposes, can alter consciousness and perception. Its use has persisted for centuries and now occurs in small groups focused on personal growth. Effects typically last a few hours and are self-limiting. This paper describes a clinical case of a patient who developed a manic episode with psychotic symptoms after experimental ayahuasca use. A systematic search of published cases of psychotic symptoms related to ayahuasca consumption was conducted. Experimentally, the link between ayahuasca and psychotic experiences is poorly understood, though the substance has a good safety profile in single administrations to healthy subjects.