Getting to Know Ayahuasca

Thank you, Gina Piccalo, for an amazing piece on ayahuasca (“Strange Brew,” Feb. 3). Quoting Dr. Charles Grob of Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and pharmacologist J.C. Callaway was wise, as their comments give some credibility to this powerful substance. At the same time, Skeptic magazine editor Michael Shermer’s comments encapsulated the reticence of those who are wary of treatments such as this.

I think it was a fair, nonbiased and extremely enlightening article, and I’m grateful that you brought this information to the masses.

Adam Mitchell

San Diego