Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Psychedelic brew called ayahuasca shows promise in the treatment of eating disorders

Psychedelic brew called ayahuasca shows promise in the treatment of eating disorders

Scientists in Canada have found preliminary evidence that a psychedelic drink known as ayahuasca can help people overcome eating disorders. “I was a psychologist working in eating disorders and colleagues and I were witnessing first-hand the drop-out rates, the relapse rates, even deaths, when I watched a documentary on ayahuasca in the context of addictions,” said Dr. Adèle Lafrance, lead author of the study and a clinical psychologist and associate professor at Laurentian University.

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