Addiction treatment with Ayahuasca medicine

Ayahuasca is increasingly being researched as a potential treatment option for addiction. This traditional medicine, which comes from the Amazon, shows in some studies how it causes neurobiological changes in the brain that influence the reward system and thereby reduce cravings for addictive substances. Recent studies now suggest that ayahuasca may cause neuroplastic changes in the brain that help restore normal functions in areas associated with reward, motivation and addictive behavior.

Increasing self-awareness and emotional awareness

Ayahuasca can evoke profound introspective experiences that allow you to look at your own life experiences, emotions and decisions from a new perspective in your Ayahuasca ceremony. This heightened self-awareness can lead to the identification and processing of underlying emotional and psychological issues that often contribute to addiction. This new perspective on your own life helps you to rethink your own dependencies and explore new paths in life.

Processing and integrating traumatic experiences

Many people who suffer from addictions have had traumatic experiences in their past. Ayahuasca can provide access to these mostly deeply repressed memories and promote an emotional breakthrough that enables healing of these traumas. The processing and integration of traumatic experiences, which almost always occur in the context of addiction, is another effect of the sacred Ayahuasca medicine.

Successful changes in behavior patterns and views on life

By contacting repressed memories during and after the Ayahuasca ceremony, you can suddenly gain insights that were previously not possible by simply reading or thinking about your problems. These profound experiences allow you to break past behavior patterns and make new, healthier choices. The visions and insights experienced through Ayahuasca can lead to a reassessment of values, beliefs and behavior patterns.

Promote your spiritual development

Ayahuasca is often described as a spiritual tool that allows access to higher levels of consciousness. These spiritual experiences can aid in the search for meaning and purpose, which can be particularly important for people with addictions who often feel alienated and without direction. Our participants often report an increased sense of connection with themselves, others, and nature, which can lead to lasting lifestyle changes and reduced cravings for addictive substances.

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Experience community and support

Our ayahuasca ceremonies usually take place in a supportive environment that promotes shared experiences and mutual support and exchange. This feeling of belonging and being understood can be crucial to the addiction recovery process. You will notice that you are not alone and you will probably be able to draw great strength from this.

A glimpse into the future

It is critical that research using ayahuasca for medical purposes continues to advance to gain a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of this treatment. It is important to adhere to ethical terms of use and ensure that participants receive appropriate care. Ayahuasca medicine should not be viewed in isolation, but rather as part of a comprehensive therapeutic approach that may also include psychological care and social support networks.

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FAQ

Here you will find all the answers to the questions we receive most frequently.

What is ayahuasca and what ingredients does it contain?

Ayahuasca is a medicine that unfolds its effects not only on a physical but also on a psychological level in the brain. Although it is often mistakenly referred to as a drug, it is in fact a shamanic healing art that is becoming increasingly well-known internationally. This may be due not least to the fact that ayahuasca offers the possibility of curing depression, psychosis or other mental illnesses. An ayahuasca experience reveals paths that would possibly never arise in conventional therapy.

The ingredients of ayahuasca medicine are made up of two different herbal components – caapi (the ayahuasca root or liana) and chacruna. Chacruna, which contains DMT, is responsible for the psychoactive effect of ayahuasca. While DMT as an endogenous substance is generally broken down very quickly, the ayahuasca plant caapi with MAO inhibitors ensures that the breakdown of DMT is slowed down during the ayahuasca ceremony.

However, the special thing about ayahuasca tea are not the ingredients, but the unique consciousness of the ayahuasca, whose spirit can gradually be transferred to your body.

How do I prepare for an ayahuasca ceremony?

The most important thing when preparing to take ayahuasca is to have a positive mindset! However, there are also further recommendations for preparing for an ayahuasca ceremony. These include a diet in which you avoid lactose and meat for at least 3 days prior to your ceremony, as these foods are somewhat heavier on the stomach. This category also includes spicy food such as onions, citrus fruits and garlic. Take these recommendations into account so that you feel well during your ayahuasca ceremony. You should not consume any strong drugs or marijuana for at least a week prior to the ceremony. It is best to avoid any kind of sexual intercourse in the days leading up to your ceremony, as this creates an energy exchange. When the wisdom of the medicine receives you, you want to be surrounded by your own aura. This way, the effect of the ayahuasca plant will unfold its full power to you.

Are you taking antidepressants or do you have heart or respiratory problems? Then please consult your doctor before your ayahuasca ceremony. Only they can assess whether taking ayahuasca is dangerous for you or whether side effects may occur.

If you follow these preparations, you will be ready for your ayahuasca experience and this is your sign that you should finally book your ayahuasca trip.

What happens when you drink ayahuasca and what are the side effects?

Immediately after drinking the bitter ayahuasca tea, you may experience side effects such as diarrhea, discomfort, nausea and vomiting. Ayahuasca then triggers massive visions and puts you into a mind-expanding state of trance for several hours – the so-called chuma. The effects of ayahuasca range from mild visions to powerful out-of-body experiences. These insights bring about a profound healing of your body from the inside out. The visions are usually followed by other feelings (e.g. the feeling of flying or being behind your own ego). However, it is also possible that you will not receive any visions on your ayahuasca journey. Sooner or later, everyone experiences emotional highs and lows during an ayahuasca ceremony. Long forgotten memories can resurface and you will meet your innermost self. Ayahuasca not only changes your consciousness during the ceremony, but also has a lasting effect on your thoughts. The effects of such an experience can appear months after your ceremony.