Drugs and Brain
Season 1 • Episode 2: Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure • Watch with subtitles
Episode 2: Stimulants: The Mechanics of Pleasure
October 12, 2005
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.
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