Christine Hauskeller - Dimensions of a decolonial ethics for psychedelic studies

Decolonial ethics for modern psychedelic studies require a critical examination of how biocultural colonization permeates the field. Current trends, driven by the medicalization of psychedelic substances within commercial and clinical frameworks, risk reinforcing harmful power structures rather than fostering genuine integration and healing. True progress demands moving beyond the exploitation of indigenous knowledge, rare species, and plant medicines. Instead, an ethics of care and genuine collaboration should prioritize sustainable practices, respect indigenous sovereignty, and ensure participants retain autonomy over their own consciousness and healing paths.