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.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	Drogues et cerveau
First Air Date	October 11, 2005
Last Air Date	October 15, 2005
Seasons	1
Episodes	5
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	French
Original Language	French
Production Countries	—
Production Companies
Networks	ARTE

S01E05

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.

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