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Ayahuasca

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Traditional Amazonian brew combining DMT-containing plants with MAOIs for a prolonged psychedelic experience.

Example: Not without real risk — our reporting on overseas retreat safety documented a fatal reaction at a Peru retreat in 2026.

What is ayahuasca?

A traditional Amazonian brew combining DMT-containing plants with MAOIs for a prolonged psychedelic experience.

Is ayahuasca safe?

Not without real risk — our reporting on overseas retreat safety documented a fatal reaction at a Peru retreat in 2026.

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