Peyote in the Treatment of Alcoholism Among American Indians
American Journal of Psychiatry November 1, 1974 Bernard Albaugh, Philip O. Anderson 128 citations
A treatment program for alcoholism among American Indians combines occupational and cultural therapy, including participation in Native American Church peyote meetings. During these meetings, participants ingest peyote (mescaline), which facilitates cathartic expression and enhances suggestibility. The authors do not propose that the peyote meeting is a cure for alcoholism but suggest it offers specific advantages for treating the unique problems of Indian alcoholics.