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When environmental activism becomes emotionally addictive

I started doing direct action to save the wetlands where my kids play, but now I'm addicted to the adrenaline and I think I'm protesting more for the high than for the environment.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're questioning whether your continued activism serves the cause or feeds a personal psychological need.

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