A new drug

So there's this new "hip" thing to do when you want a treatment for depression. It's called ayahuasca, and it's an ancient Peruvian concoction from plants that many take in ritual. People have apparently been coming from across the world to try it out, and see if it cures depression. They say it's non-addicting, and can actually help addicts, but of course, "...taking ayahuasca is no magic carpet ride. Some users go on a terrifying journey replete with nightmarish visions. Ayahuasca also induces a severe gastrointestinal reaction, leaving users retching and discharging from both ends."

Wow, that sounds awesome. Lithium already causes all sorts of problems, but I don't think I'd trade it for that kind of ride. But some folks apparently like that sort of thing.

"'You know, it is just really nurturing, caring, it is an amazing thing,' he said."

Nurturing vomit and diarrhea? To each his own.