Tripping during a political convention was linked to more support for political violence in a recent psychedelic study
Taking psychedelics on the Fourth of July is linked to decreased support for partisan violence, while using them during political conventions shows the opposite effect. A new study suggests the broader cultural mood heavily influences a psychedelic experience.
A recent study published in Psychedelic Medicine suggests that taking psychedelics on specific national events, such as the Fourth of July or the 2024 party conventions, may influence a person's willingness to endorse political violence. Researchers found that individuals who had their most intense psychedelic experience on the Fourth of July exhibited a larger decrease in support for partisan violence compared to those who used psychedelics on other dates.
The study indicates that the broader cultural and political moment may shape the effects of psychedelics on individuals.
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