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Psychedelic drug ayahuasca could treat PTSD, early studies hint. But exactly how it works isn't clear.

Preliminary studies show 80% of veterans no longer met PTSD criteria after ayahuasca retreats, though research is limited by small sample sizes and non-randomized designs.

Summary by Live Science
Using methods such as brain scans and symptom tracking, scientists are beginning to study whether a complex psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca can help rewire the brain's response to trauma.

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Live Science broke the news in United States on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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