Promising Research on Psilocybin

B1 – Intermediate

Psilocybin is a substance taken from a species of mushroom. It is informally known as ‘magic mushroom’. In many places, it is illegal. However, medical researchers are looking at it as possible treatment for some conditions such as addiction and depression.

Read the article and listen to the audio to learn more about psilocybin.

https://eslnewsstories.com/articles/2022-09-01-promising-research-on-psilocybin/

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does the phrase ”cut back” mean, ”New research on psilocybin shows that it can help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol.”? Give at least 1 synonym and use this word  in your own sentence.
  2. What does “otherworldly” mean, “The participants who received psilocybin reported having otherworldly experiences and in most cases were able to guess that they got the real psilocybin.” Use this word in your own sentence.
  3. What does “psychedelic drug” mean, “Although taking psilocybin is illegal in most places, medical researchers are currently interested in it and other psychedelic drugs for the treatment of addiction and depression.” Use this noun in your own sentence.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What are your thoughts on psilocybin as a possible treatment for some conditions?
  2. What are the benefits and risks of psilocybin?
  3. Should this type of treatment be legal? Explain your opinion.
  4. Should scientists continue to study psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs? Why or why not?
  5. If your doctor recommends this kind of treatment, would you do it?
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2 replies on “Promising Research on Psilocybin”

1What are your thoughts on psilocybin as a possible treatment for some conditions? In my opinion it depends on the control over this drug .The doctors should take into account the drug and the personne
2What are the benefits and risks of psilocybin?
This drug can create a mindfull of security and relax that can help you to avoid some adictions but maybe you cna be addicted to that drug in the future
3Should this type of treatment be legal? Explain your opinion.
I think that as the dope , under control it should be legal , because it has been demostrated that can helps some sick people
4Should scientists continue to study psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs? Why or why not?
yes , the key is giving the exact quantity required for every disorder
5If your doctor recommends this kind of treatment, would you do it?
I would start with minimum dosis to know how react s my body

Your ideas were clear, organized, and easy to understand, and you expressed your thoughts very well.

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I would start with minimum dosis to know how react s my body

I would start with the minimum dose to know how my body would react.

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