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Access scientific research by ICEERS on the therapeutic potential of psychoactive plants and the integration of their traditional uses in contemporary contexts.
Latest Studies
- Ayahuasca, Cannabis, Studies, Studies & papers
Ongoing Studies
Published Studies
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Personality in Ayahuasca and Cannabis Users
Ayahuasca’s Mediating Role in Mental Health
Deepening Psychedelic Integration
Ayahuasca in the Compassionate Communities Movement
Legal Advocacy, Drug Policy and Psychoactive Plants
Associations Between Ayahuasca and Mental Health
Ayahuasca: Basic Notions
Cannabis Use Effects in Social Cognition
Effects of a Single Dose of Ayahuasca in Harmful Alcohol Use
Ayahuasca Preserves Cognitive Function and Improves Memory
Technical Reports & Publications
Ayahuasca Technical Report
This 26 page document by 11 world-class experts and researchers highlights the latest research on ayahuasca, its uses, pharmacology, legal status, and therapeutic effects.
Ayahuasca in Spain
An evaluation of ayahuasca ceremony participants in Spain based on public health indicators.
Ayahuasca in The Netherlands
An examination of ayahuasca ceremony participants in The Netherlands based on public health indicators.
Fact Sheets
Ayahuasca Safety Profile | Fact Sheet
The ICEERS fact sheet on ayahuasca’s safety profile indicates that, when prepared with known ingredients and administered in controlled settings, ayahuasca is generally safe both physically and psychologically.
The therapeutic potential of Ayahuasca | Fact Sheet
The ICEERS fact sheet on ayahuasca therapy highlights its therapeutic benefits, including fostering psychological well-being, enhancing mindfulness, and offering potential antidepressant effects. It emphasizes the brew’s ability to support personal development and emotional resilience through its unique psychoactive properties.
Ayahuasca Pharmacology | Fact Sheet
This document provides a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of the pharmacology of ayahuasca. It delves into the brew’s biochemical mechanisms, including its active compounds like DMT and beta-carbolines, and their interaction with the human body. The document also outlines the physiological effects of ayahuasca, offering insights into how it affects the brain and contributes to its unique psychoactive and therapeutic properties.
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- Hospital Sant Joan de Reus
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioural Science, Ribeirão Preto Medical School - University of São Paulo