Drugs and Brain
tv show

5 total episodes
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1 seasons
First Aired October 11, 2005
Genres:
Overview
By studying the action of drugs on the brain, scientists penetrate the workings of human consciousness. A documentary series in which we discover, in five parts, that the study of the effect of drugs helps to understand the functioning of the brain.
Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure poster unavailable
Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 0h 0m
Air Date
October 12, 2005
Overview
Like an avenue filled with neon signs, the brain's so-called pleasure pathway can light up or go dark, depending on what sort of stimulation it receives. This program explores the workings of the human nerve center under the influence of cocaine, amphetamines, and other stimulants, and shows how our understanding of brain disorders and drug addiction has increased by studying these drugs.