Can Magic Mushrooms Help Smokers Quit?

Can Magic Mushrooms Help Smokers Quit?

From Afternoon Drive with John Maytham by CapeTalk

May 5, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

John Maytham discusses new research into the use of psychedelics for treating smoking addiction with Dr Richard Goncalvez.

John Maytham speaks to Dr Richard Goncalvez about new research into psychedelics as a potential treatment for smoking addiction.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x   Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly…

People in this episode

Host: John Maytham

Guest: Dr Richard Goncalvez

Topics covered

  • psychedelics
  • smoking addiction
  • research
  • health
  • treatment

Keywords

  • magic mushrooms
  • smoking cessation
  • psychedelics
  • addiction treatment
  • research

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Organizations: CapeTalk

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