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Investigating addiction - for iPod/iPhone

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 ... Read more

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Investigating addiction

Investigating addiction

A short introduction to this album.

20 Apr 2010

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Physiological aspects of addictions

Physiological aspects of addictions

A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects.

3 Sep 2008

6mins

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The addiction files

The addiction files

Brian is an alcoholic on a journey to find out why he became an addict.

3 Sep 2008

1min

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Social influences on addiction

Social influences on addiction

Brian's social experiences are very different to that of his sister, Ann. Could that be a reason for his addiction?

3 Sep 2008

5mins

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Psychological influences on addiction

Psychological influences on addiction

Brian and Ann are assessed by psychologists to see whether addicts have different thought processes to non-addicts.

3 Sep 2008

5mins

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The genetic dimension of addiction

The genetic dimension of addiction

How scientists are studying genetics to try to track down the 'addiction' gene.

3 Sep 2008

6mins

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Living with addiction

Living with addiction

Brian talks optimistically about his future.

3 Sep 2008

1min

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