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Abstract
Ayahuasca may lead to rapid antidepressant and anxiolytic effects after a single administration.
- Depressive and anxiety symptoms are common among cancer patients.
- These symptoms are linked to significant decreases in quality of life.
- Current therapeutic options for these symptoms are limited.
- Ayahuasca is a serotonergic psychedelic used in traditional Amazonian rituals.
- Previous studies indicate that Ayahuasca could provide quick relief from depression and anxiety.
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Psychedelic Science