Classic Psychedelics and Human–Animal Relations
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health July 1, 2022 Elin Pöllänen, Walter Osika, Otto Simonsson et al. 12 citations
People who have used classic psychedelics tend to report less speciesism and more solidarity with animals, though no link was found with their desire to help animals. Among those who used psychedelics, stronger ego dissolution during their most intense experience was associated with less speciesism, more animal solidarity, and a greater desire to help animals. These associations come from a large US-representative sample of 2,822 adults. The authors caution that the findings do not demonstrate causality and call for longitudinal studies to explore whether psychedelic use directly influences human–animal relations.