Recent research published in the journal Drug Science, Policy and Law challenges the common belief that childhood trauma affects the experience of ayahuasca, a plant-based psychedelic. Surprisingly, the study finds no connection between prior childhood trauma and the intensity of challenges faced when under the influence of ayahuasca. Additionally, these challenging experiences do not appear to be linked to psychological growth following the experience, suggesting that the benefits of such challenges are not guaranteed for everyone. Ayahuasca is a traditional South American brew used both in s…
