Death of Maureen Rainford after Drinking Ayahuasca Tea in Bolivia
British mother Maureen Rainford dies after drinking ayahuasca tea at a retreat in Bolivia. Her daughter reveals she suffered a 'medical emergency' after consuming the psychedelic drug.
Key Points
- Maureen Rainford, a British social worker, died in the Bolivian Amazon rainforest after drinking ayahuasca tea.
- Her daughter Rochel revealed that staff at the retreat said she had a 'medical emergency'.
- Ayahuasca is a plant-based psychedelic known for its hallucinogenic effects and is illegal in the UK.
Pros
- Ayahuasca has been used by indigenous tribes in South America for medicinal, spiritual, and ceremonial purposes.
Cons
- Ayahuasca is a psychedelic drug that can cause hallucinations and is classified as an illegal Class A drug in the UK.
- There was no trained medic on standby at the retreat when Maureen Rainford suffered the medical emergency.