U.S embassy in Lima issuing health alert: Do Not Use Ayahuasca/Kambo
A few days ago the U.S embassy in Lima issued a health alert about Ayahuasca/Kambo.
They specifically mention that "In 2024, several U.S. citizens died or experienced severe illness, including mental health episodes, following consumption of ayahuasca."
Would be interesting to know how many cases they register from year to year.
They have issued warnings before, in 2012, 2013 and 2022 but this last one has a stronger wording which may suggest escalation from their side.
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While a warning like this can make people prepare or become more aware of risks which is good (and needed) its also relatively one-sided, mentioning only the bad sides and ironically only some but not all of the risks.
Reminds me of the catholic church influencing Philippines government policy to not educate the public about contraception and condom use etc arguing that it will only encourage premarital sex (which people shouldn't do anyways).
The end result? Lots of unintended pregnancies and STDs.