What makes some people develop an addiction while others don't? Could genes or social environment influence addictive behaviours? In this album, scientists in the US and the UK explore the psychology and biology of addiction by subjecting a recovering alcoholic and his sister, a non-addict, to a ran…
The Open University
A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects.
Transcript -- A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects.
Brian is an alcoholic on a journey to find out why he became an addict.
Transcript -- Brian is an alcoholic on a journey to find out why he became an addict.
Brian's social experiences are very different to that of his sister, Ann. Could that be a reason for his addiction?
Transcript -- Brian's social experiences are very different to that of his sister, Ann. Could that be a reason for his addiction?
Brian and Ann are assessed by psychologists to see whether addicts have different thought processes to non-addicts.
Transcript -- Brian and Ann are assessed by psychologists to see whether addicts have different thought processes to non-addicts.
How scientists are studying genetics to try to track down the 'addiction' gene.
Transcript -- How scientists are studying genetics to try to track down the 'addiction' gene.
Transcript -- Brian talks optimistically about his future.
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