Drugs and Brain — Season 1, Episode 2: Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 5 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
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.
About Drugs and Brain
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.