Psychosis induced by abuse of ayahuasca: a case report.
Revista Colombiana de psiquiatria January 1, 2021 Raul Felipe Palma-álvarez, Lara Grau-López, Elena Ros-Cucurull et al. 12 citations
Ayahuasca, a psychotropic infusion made from Amazonian plants, can induce psychotic episodes as a side effect. A patient who experienced such an episode after consuming ayahuasca was successfully treated with antipsychotic medication. The case underscores the need for better understanding and regulation of ayahuasca's social-legal status, further research, and psycho-education to raise awareness of its potential risks.