Emerita S. Opaleye is a researcher at the Department of Psychobiology of the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and Vice-Director of the Center for Research in Health and Substance Use (NEPSIS), with work on substance use disorders, prevention, and contemplative practices. Her work intersects with the epidemiology and mental health outcomes of ayahuasca use. She has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed studies featured on the ICEERS website, based on the Global Ayahuasca Project, examining adverse effects, associations between ayahuasca use and mental health outcomes, and the insights, life and lifestyle changes reported by users in naturalistic settings. This page gathers content associated with her on the ICEERS website.
