Recommended reading on Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca community guide for the awareness and prevention of sexual abuse – Sexual abuse and misconduct towards female participants in ayahuasca circles are, unfortunately, quite prevalent occurrences. Exact numbers are difficult to obtain, as most cases never come to light, but the issue is common knowledge within the ayahuasca community. As an organization dedicated to providing public education and cultural understanding about plant medicines, we at Chacruna do not wish to dissuade women from drinking ayahuasca, but rather to raise their awareness about sexual harassment, and offer practical guidelines in the interest of keeping female participants in ayahuasca ceremonies and communities safe.
ICEERS – Supporting a relative / friend drinking Ayahuasca
Ayahuasca Safety Council – Non-profit harm reduction organization promoting the safe and responsible use of the plant medicine Ayahuasca. Promoting awareness of often overlooked physical and psychological safety concerns.
