Ayahuasca use and wellbeing among Australians

Record summary

Australian surveys and qualitative studies of ayahuasca users examine motives, mystical-type experiences, mental-health outcomes, social setting and legal risk. The material is relevant to altered-state comparison because participants may report visions, entity encounters, healing, personal transformation or unusual cognition. Findings generally come from self-selected naturalistic users rather than controlled trials, and positive accounts may be shaped by community expectations. Researchers should verify the exact sample, recruitment pathway, preparation, co-use of substances and follow-up period.