Research
Research
From my university years, I commenced research into diverse subjects within the realm of health that are associated with clinical psychology, such as psychotherapy and its restorative effects on trauma and suffering. Moreover, I developed an interest in studying plant-assisted psychotherapy (ayahuasca and other Amazonian plants) and the clinical procedures involving the administration of psychedelics to aid therapeutic advancements.
Furthermore, I have researched health in relation to anthropology, ethnobotany and history, taking an interest in the development of medical systems that have characterized various cultures and eras. Above all, I have been motivated by the wealth of therapeutic knowledge originating from the native nations of the American continent, especially the traditional medicine of the Amazon rainforest (such as vegetalismo and other forms of indigenous healing). This has led me to learn about the processes of plant-based medicine preparation (phytomedicines), to understand more deeply the beneficial influence of plants on the body. With the same interest, I have also studied the medicinal uses of cannabis.
Throughout this journey, I have also become interested in health as a global process linked to legislation, ethics and human rights. I have investigated the influence of drug policies on mental health and the fact that some substances remain prohibited despite scientific evidence of their therapeutic benefits. Furthermore, my education in the harm reduction approach has provided me with a humanitarian perspective on how policies that respect the health rights of the population can be implemented.
The various investigations I have conducted have allowed me to specialize in these areas. Furthermore, I have presented the results of these studies in talks, interviews, publications and courses. I am currently developing new projects to understand these fields and their links to health in greater depth.