Beyond Marijuana: Reconsidering Illegal Drugs for their Medical Benefits

The Topic:

This seminar explores the possible benefits of using illegal drugs as medical treatments. As the name implies, we will discuss marijuana but also a plethora of other drugs that are not at the forefront of medicinal discussion.

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Readings:

  1. Psilocybin: An Overview of "Magic Mushrooms": Link to Reading
  2. Want to Quit Smoking? Eat a Magic Mushroom, New Study Says: Link to Reading
  3. Ted Talk: The Surprising Story of Medical Marijuana and Pediatric Epilepsy: Link to Reading
  4. 6 Party Drugs that May Have Health Benefits: Link to Reading
  5. Regulating Cannabis: The Right Way to Do Drugs: Link to Reading
  6. Sniffing at a New Solution: Novel Drugs for Depression: Link to Reading

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your immediate reaction to the Johns Hopkins mushrooms study?
  2. Do you believe there is a generational divide on the issue of medicinal marijuana?
  3. Do you know anyone who uses marijuana for medicinal purposes? If so, what have you observed from their experiences?
  4. What sort of factors should we consider in drawing the line between recreational and medicinal?

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Created:

Added by Michael Lenox, February 2017.