Activists Say Tripping on Psychedelics Could Help Climate Change Fight

During Psychedelic Climate Week in New York, thousands gathered to promote climate solutions focused on phasing out fossil fuels in favor of cleaner energies. Various discussions were held during the event, with one focusing on how psychedelic experiences could spark shifts in consciousness and help inspire behaviors that were more climate friendly.

This was one of the features of Climate Week, with other events including a performance by a rag wrestling collective, several climate-themed discussions, meditation and dancing. This comes as the general public grows more anxious about the climate crisis given the slowly increasing global temperatures and the frequency with which natural disasters are occurring.

At the same time, interest in potential hallucinogens such as LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine hold is also growing. Numerous studies have found that the substances may be useful in the treatment of mental-health conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Psychedelic for Climate Action founder, Marissa Feinberg, stated in a recent interview that the use of these drugs under the right circumstances could promote mindfulness and relieve stress. It isn’t consumers only who can benefit from psychedelic experiences either, she continued, explaining that they could help executives think outside the box, especially on climate and social issues. Feinberg also revealed that an event sponsor had offered free ibogaine treatments to politicians.

Professor Bennet Zelner of the University of Maryland is currently studying psychedelic experiences, with the objective of determining whether they stimulate decision-making that is more compassionate.

Some studies suggest that these experiences are linked to feeling more connected to nature and proenvironmental behavior. For instance, one study carried out in 2017 determined that individuals who used hallucinogens were more likely to report that they had saved and recycled water. The researchers noted that the participants were recruited from a crowdsourcing platform, in addition to being more experienced with psychedelics and more educated. This meant that the findings couldn’t be applied to the general population.

Individuals who have taken part in ayahuasca ceremonies have also admitted to feeling more connected to nature.

Additionally, separate research has also pointed out a correlation between using psychedelics and antiauthoritarian sentiment or prosocial behavior. This is somewhat confusing, however, since some Neo-Nazi figures have admitted to the substances inspiring them.

Overall, psychedelics have shown promise in the treatment of many conditions, so this new use wouldn’t be a surprise. At the moment, however, individuals are advised to exercise caution when indulging in these substances, as more studies are needed to ascertain their effectiveness. As enterprises such as Mind Medicine Inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED) (DE: MMQ) make public the results of their R&D, more could become known about the specific uses to which hallucinogens can be put to support health and wellness.

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