Pleasure, Addiction and Party Drugs
CPD
29m
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Lecture Overview
Party drugs can have a euphoric impact on the mind of a person... but what is actually happening to the brain to cause these feelings? In this session, take a look at the neurobiological effects of recreational drugs and why they can lead to addiction in some people.
Educators
Heather Madsen
Dr Heather Madsen is a behavioural neuroscientist at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Heather’s research relates to investigating the neural underpinnings of addiction with the aim of developing effective behavioural and pharmacological interventions. See Educator Profile
Reviews
4.6
67 Total Rating(s)
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Jennifer Hudson
Very good and engaging
Meredith Stewart
Great Lecture!
Jill Pamplin
A basic and good overview of a few drugs used illicitly
Kristine s kealy
Great VLA, need more time with VLA
Craig Broomhall
Excellent presentation that is extremely relevant to todays management practices.
Tracey Nasveld
Presenter was interesting and engaging . Interesting topic that is becoming increasingly relevant in day to day assessments.
Tina Morse
This lecture was valuable and informative and easy to understand
Kay Wright
Excellent presentation style
Kay Wright
Excellent presentation style
Jennifer Small
Concise and informative