
Investigating addiction - for iPad/Mac/PC
Investigating addiction
Physiological aspects of addictions
06:30 | Sep 3rd, 2008
A look at what can happen to our brain if we become addicted and a discussion of the long term effects.
The addiction files
Social influences on addiction
05:51 | Sep 3rd, 2008
Brian's social experiences are very different to that of his sister, Ann. Could that be a reason for his addiction?
Psychological influences on addiction
05:44 | Sep 3rd, 2008
Brian and Ann are assessed by psychologists to see whether addicts have different thought processes to non-addicts.
The genetic dimension of addiction
06:38 | Sep 3rd, 2008
How scientists are studying genetics to try to track down the 'addiction' gene.
Living with addiction