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Few phrases carry as much promise — and as much risk — as this one: “Ayahuasca told me that…” Behind those words there may lie a genuine revelation, a life change that had been quietly taking shape for years, or
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Ibogaine, one of the active principles of iboga, was available as a medicine in French pharmacies forty years before LSD. This little-known history was shared by José Carlos Bouso, ICEERS’ Scientific Director, at the recent Horizons PBC conference in New
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The legal framework surrounding ayahuasca in Portugal is complex and nuanced. It reflects a broader global conversation occurring on the intersection of traditional practices, religious freedom, and drug policy. The history of ayahuasca in the country has been influenced by
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A prospective, longitudinal study led by ICEERS researchers evaluated the psychological effects of ayahuasca retreats conducted by Shipibo healers in the Peruvian Amazon. Findings indicate significant improvements in quality of life and decentering capacity, reductions in neuroticism, and long-term benefits