Drugs and Brain(2005)
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.
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5 episodes • 2005
Season 1
5 episodes • 2005
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opiates and Tranquilisers: From Pleasure to Addiction | Oct 11, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure | Oct 12, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Designer Drugs, Uncertain Borders | Oct 13, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Cannabis, Herb of the Devil, or Magic Potion? | Oct 14, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Tobacco and Alcohol, Legal Drugs | Oct 15, 2005 | 0.0 |
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