The Hijacked Brain -- "Aided by powerful diagnostic tools, scientists have made dramatic discoveries about how addiction affects the brain. In this DVD, Bill Moyers goes into the laboratory to observe scientists engaged in brain scanning and genetic research. Evidence is presented that supports the theory that addiction is a chronic relapsing brain disease and that genes have an influence on alcoholism. In addition, this DVD includes a special video introduction by Mr. Moyers and a menu of chapters, segments derived from the program that single out important aspects to facilitate instruction and discussion." (57 min. plus introduction and chapters, color)---Cover [v.1]. Portrait of addiction (57 min.)-- [v.2]. The hijacked brain (57 min.)-- [v.3]. Changing lives (81 min.)-- [v.4]. The next generation (57 min.)-- [v.5]. The politics of addiction (57 min.).
Summary:
Scientists are making dramatic discoveries about how addiction affects the brain. Bill Moyers goes into the laboratory to follow researchers engaged in charting an "image of desire in the brain." Shown are images of a cocaine user's brain as the drug takes effect and a doctor explains how these scans reveal addiction as a chronic relapsing brain disease. Bill Moyers explores the issues of drug and alcohol addiction. Each program looks at different aspects of addiction and recovery, with shared experiences of addicts and those helping them toward recovery.
Series:
Moyers collection on DVD Moyers on addiction : close to home ; [v.2] The Moyers collection Moyers on addiction
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