Drugs and Brain Season 1

(2005) October | # of Episodes : 5

Ratings

Series Details

Seasons: 1

Total Episodes: 5

Creators:

Networks: ARTE

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: Oct 11, 2005

Recent Air Date: Oct 15, 2005

Run Time: m

In Production: Yes

Original Language: French

Age Rating: NR

Website: Link

Production Companies:

Genres

Keywords

People Rated This

None of your friends have rated this title yet

Watch Drugs and Brain

Sorry! We currently don't have any streaming links for this tv show yet :(

Check back soon! We add new episodes every day!

Synopsis

No Synopsis for this season yet

Main Cast

Episodes

Episode 1

11 October 2005 - Opiates and Tranquilisers: From Pleasure to Addiction

The human body manufactures its own painkillers to ensure survival when injured. This program shows how opium and its derivatives, heroin and morphine, hijack that natural pain-numbing ability. Illustrating the brain's ability to alter its own chemistry when attacked by drugs, the program depicts the process by which brain receptors become desensitized and thus addicted. Tranquilizers - and the potentially lifelong physical dependency and psychological problems they can cause - are also studied.

Episode 2

12 October 2005 - Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure

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.

Episode 3

13 October 2005 - Designer Drugs, Uncertain Borders

Hallucinogenic plants may be the oldest drugs in the world, and were probably used in rituals during prehistoric times. In the 20th century, LSD and ecstasy became the hallucinogens of choice. This program recounts how science has gradually become aware of the properties of hallucinogens, both natural and synthetic. It also provides a detailed look at the effects of such substances on the brain. Peyote, mushrooms, ayahuasca vine, iboga and yohimbe bark, belladonna flower, and even animal-produced chemicals like bufotenin—secreted from toad skin—are explored in detail.

Episode 4

14 October 2005 - Cannabis, Herb of the Devil, or Magic Potion?

The effects of cannabis use on the brain have only recently been identified and understood. While observing the mechanisms of action of cannabis, scientists discovered a system which nobody had ever suspected. Their findings are still little known to the general public but may lead us to make deep changes in the way we consider cannabis. They could open up new approaches to the treatment of pain, obesity, anxiety or even multiple sclerosis.

Episode 5

15 October 2005 - Tobacco and Alcohol, Legal Drugs

It is well known now that nicotine is not the main reason why tobacco products are addictive. As for alcohol, several genes have now been identified for alcohol sensitivity. Tobacco and alcohol are the most widely used drugs in the world. It is well known now that nicotine is not the main reason why tobacco products are addictive. Tobacco smoke contains over four thousand other addictive chemicals. As for alcohol, scientists have nicknamed it the "dirty drug". It creeps into dozens of circuits of the brain and causes considerable damage. Several genes have now been identified for alcohol sensitivity.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Writing	Writer	Jean-Pierre Lentin
Directing	Director	Matthias Sanderson
Department	Role	Name

Join the discussion

Please Log in to comment