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54-year-old British mother of three died after drinking tea containing psychedelic drugs while on retreat

54-year-old British mother of three died after drinking tea containing psychedelic drugs while on retreat

A British mother passed away Bolivia According to reports, after drinking tea containing purported psychedelic drugs at a retreat.

Maureen Rainford reportedly died after consuming a beverage containing ayahuasca, a plant-based hallucinogenic substance.

One of her daughters reported that the 54-year-old mother of three was fit and healthy when she went to a wellness and detox center.

The sun reported He said Miss Rainford, 54, from Romford, Essex, spent £800 on Ayahuasca and her ten-day stay at the San Pedro Pisatahua Retreat last month.

“There must be a trained doctor on hand when distributing hallucinogenic drugs in a remote area,” his daughter Rochel told the tabloid.

He said Ms Rainford suffered a “medical emergency” after taking the drug, which is considered a class A substance in the UK.

The mother of three was said to be healthy before leaving for Bolivia (Maureen Rainford / Facebook)The mother of three was said to be healthy before leaving for Bolivia (Maureen Rainford / Facebook)

The mother of three was said to be healthy before leaving for Bolivia (Maureen Rainford / Facebook)

Prince Harry also admitted to using drugs (AP)Prince Harry also admitted to using drugs (AP)

Prince Harry also admitted to using drugs (AP)

The 32-year-old woman said her mother complained to others that she started feeling unwell ten minutes after drinking the tea.

His pulse and breathing rate began to drop. However, while he was given CPR assistance, a paramedic later arrived and was unable to save him.

Rochel said a resort official named Eric broke the news to him and asked for his body to be cremated in Bolivia.

“Eric tried to insist that his body should be cremated in Bolivia because it would decompose, but I didn’t want that covered up,” she said.

“I want to raise awareness about these places for people who are seduced by glossy brochures selling a dream.”

An autopsy showed that his mother’s body had suffered a heart attack. He was buried last week.

Ayahuasca is a traditional medicine used in South America and has been used by people trying to change their mindset and lives.

Prince Harry admits to using drugs to help cope with the loss of his mother, Princess Diana.

A statement from Ayahuasca and San Pedro Pisatahua Retreat said: “Our hearts go out to the family… His passing resulted from a medical emergency unrelated to ayahuasca.”