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Psychosis induced by abuse of ayahuasca: a case report / Psicosis inducida por el abuso de la ayahuasca: un caso clínico
Palma-Álvarez, Raul Felipe; Grau-López, Lara; Ros-Cucurull, Elena; Abad, Alfonso Carlos; Dualde, Julia; Robles-Martínez, María; Roncero, Carlos.
  • Palma-Álvarez, Raul Felipe; Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron. Department of Psychiatry. Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Unit. Barcelona. ES
  • Grau-López, Lara; Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron. Department of Psychiatry. Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Unit. Barcelona. ES
  • Ros-Cucurull, Elena; Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron. Department of Psychiatry. Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Unit. Barcelona. ES
  • Abad, Alfonso Carlos; Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron. Department of Psychiatry. Addiction and Dual Diagnosis Unit. Barcelona. ES
  • Dualde, Julia; Hospital San Rafael-Germanes Hospitalàries. Psychiatry Department. Barcelona. ES
  • Robles-Martínez, María; Hospital del Mar. Institut de Neuropsiquiatria i Addiccions. Barcelona. ES
  • Roncero, Carlos; University of Salamanca. Psychiatric Department. University of Salamanca Health Care Complex. Salamanca. ES
Rev. colomb. psiquiatr ; 50(1): 43-46, Jan.-Mar. 2021.
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1251632
ABSTRACT
A B S T R A C T Ayahuasca is a psychotropic infusion prepared by boiling the bark of Amazonian plants and has many psychopharmacological effects not fully understood. Some of those effects are used as treatment for different diseases. However, the side effects of ayahuasca, including ayahuasca-induced psychosis, are an important issue. Here we report the case of a patient who had a psychotic episode after taking ayahuasca and who was successfully treated with antipsychotic medication. Given the current spread of ayahuasca consumption in developed societies, the present case highlights the need for better understanding and regulation of the social-legal condition of ayahuasca and the need for further research. Additionally, psycho-education seems advisable in order to create awareness of the potential risks of the use of ayahuasca.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN La ayahuasca es una bebida psicotrópica preparada a través de la cocción de plantas de la cuenca amazónica que tiene muchos efectos psicofarmacológicos no del todo estudiados. Algunos de esos efectos son usados como tratamiento de diversas patologías. Sin embargo, existen efectos secundarios de la ayahuasca que deben ser tenidos en cuenta, entre ellos psicosis inducida por ayahuasca. Reportamos un caso de un paciente que, tras autoadministración de ayahuasca, presentó un episodio psicótico y que fue satisfactoriamente tratado con antipsicóticos. Dada el uso cada vez más frecuente de ayahuasca en las sociedades desarrolladas, el caso actual resalta las necesidades de entender, regular e investigar el uso de la ayahuasca. Además, crear conciencia de los potenciales riesgos del uso de ayahuasca a través de la psicoeducación debería ser implementado.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Plants / Psychotic Disorders / Self Administration Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. psiquiatr Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Spain Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital San Rafael-Germanes Hospitalàries/ES / Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron/ES / Hospital del Mar/ES / University of Salamanca/ES

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Plants / Psychotic Disorders / Self Administration Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. colomb. psiquiatr Journal subject: Psychiatry Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Spain Institution/Affiliation country: Hospital San Rafael-Germanes Hospitalàries/ES / Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron/ES / Hospital del Mar/ES / University of Salamanca/ES