TY - JOUR T1 - Psychosis induced by abuse of ayahuasca: a case report JO - Revista Colombiana de Psiquiatría (English Edition) T2 - AU - Palma-Álvarez,Raul Felipe AU - Grau-López,Lara AU - Ros-Cucurull,Elena AU - Abad,Alfonso Carlos AU - Dualde,Julia AU - Robles-Martínez,María AU - Roncero,Carlos SN - 25303120 M3 - 10.1016/j.rcpeng.2019.10.003 DO - 10.1016/j.rcpeng.2019.10.003 UR - https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-revista-colombiana-psiquiatria-english-edition--479-articulo-psychosis-induced-by-abuse-ayahuasca-S2530312021000230 AB - 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. ER -