Plant based assisted therapy for the treatment of substance use disorders part 2 : beyond blurred boundaries.
Cultura y Droga July 1, 2019 Matteo Polit, Fabio Friso, Jacques Mabit 4 citations
The boundaries between viewing drug consumption as a crime versus a health issue may be overcome by drawing on ancient wisdom from traditional medicines. This article surveys treatment centers worldwide that use plant- or animal-derived substances for substance use disorders, including psychoactive derivatives of Tabernanthe iboga and Bufo alvarius. Drawing on scientific literature, information exchanges, internet searches, and the authors' personal experience, the article reflects on how the same substance can be considered a medicine or a toxicant depending on cultural context, policy, and use.