Americans Facing Dangers at Psychedelic Clinics Abroad

People traveling to other countries for drug-assisted therapy are finding themselves in risky situations without enough medical support.

More Americans are traveling to other countries to try psychedelic drugs like ayahuasca or ibogaine. These drugs are often used in group settings to help with mental health issues. People hope these treatments will cure depression, anxiety, or addiction. However, there is a big problem. Many of these clinics are not regulated. This means there are no strict rules to keep patients safe. Some people have reported terrible experiences. In some cases, patients have been left alone while feeling very sick or scared. Others have reported being treated poorly or even abused by the people running …