This naturalistic study (n=52) assessed the one-year post-treatment outcomes of the Takiwasi Centre's ayahuasca-assisted program for addiction rehabilitation in Peru. Using various validated instruments, results showed significant group improvements from baseline to one-year follow-up in alcohol and drug use severity, depression, anxiety, and some quality of life dimensions. While there was individual variation in outcomes and treatment duration, most participants deemed all program aspects, especially the spiritual and therapeutic significance of the ayahuasca experience, as very important.
- Published
- Journal
- Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
- Authors
- Garcia, A. M., Loizaga-Velder, A., Marcus, O., Mendive, F., Rush, B., Spitalier, A.