Study Finds That Ayahuasca May Enhance Self-Perception of Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder
A study that was recently published in the “Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology” has found that ayahuasca could enhance the self-perception of individuals with social anxiety disorder. Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew that has been used for hundreds of years by indigenous tribes in the Amazon. It contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors and DMT (dimethyltryptamine), another potent psychedelic. Preliminary studies have provided evidence suggesting that ayahuasca is psychologically beneficial to individuals who suffer from depression and anxiety. Rafael Guimarães dos Santos, the study’s author, states that social anxiety disorder is an under-diagnosed and prevalent disorder with limited treatment options. In the study,…
