The Global Ayahuasca Survey

Record summary

The Global Ayahuasca Survey gathered international self-report data on adverse effects, challenging experiences, motivations and perceived benefits of ayahuasca use. It is a named source for comparing visionary interpretations across religious, therapeutic, recreational and indigenous-influenced settings. Because the sample is online and self-selected, it cannot estimate population prevalence or establish clinical efficacy. Nevertheless, its scale and detailed questions make it a useful discovery lead for examining how participants negotiate spiritual meaning, psychological distress and conventional explanations.