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The surprising new treatment for mental illness - Anees Bahji

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Learning Stats

B2

Nível CEFR

772

Total Words

417

Unique Words

6/10

Dificuldade

Vocabulary Diversity 54%

Legendas (102 segments)

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In April 1943, Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally exposed himself

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to a drug he derived from ergot fungus

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and recorded its unexpected, mind-altering effects.

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The drug, lysergic acid diethylamide— or LSD—

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was soon heralded for its psychiatric potential.

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But how do LSD and other psychedelic drugs affect the body?

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And can they actually be medicinal?

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Psychedelics are a class of drugs that alter mood, cognition, and perception,

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often triggering unusual states of consciousness like hallucinations.

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They all interact with the body's serotonin neurotransmitter system,

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which regulates many processes, including mood, sleep-wake cycles,

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Key Vocabulary (22)

help A1 verb

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

show A1 verb

To allow something to be seen by pointing it out or displaying it. It can also mean to explain or demonstrate how to do a specific task.

research A1 noun

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

activity A2 noun

An activity is something that you do for enjoyment, work, or a specific purpose. It often involves physical movement or mental effort and can be done alone or with others.

perception C1 noun

Perception refers to the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses, as well as the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. In academic and psychological contexts, it often describes the mental process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment.

potential C1 adjective

Describes something that is currently latent or possible but has not yet been realized or manifested. It refers to qualities or abilities that may develop into something significant in the future given the right conditions.

mode B2 noun

A mode is a specific way or manner in which something occurs, is experienced, or is performed. It also refers to a particular setting or status on a machine or electronic device that dictates how it operates.

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