Trippy: Scientists Gave Depressed Monkeys Ayahuasca And It Helped

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Researchers in Brazil are thinking on another level.

They are trying to use monkeys to prove that the ancient psychoactive substance known as ayahuasca is a better anti-depressant than modern pharmaceuticals.

Checkout the full study here.

Hit the jump for a full education of ayahuasca from the experts at Discover Magazine.

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