Synopsis
Part of the series “Contemporary Thinking”, the episode “In the Grip of Addiction – Damage Caused by the Reward and Pleasure Acquired by Drugs” addresses drugs and their effects:
Satisfaction and lack of control through alcohol
Alcohol consumption represents a habit that dates back thousands of years, being a legal substance, able to circulate among various social groups and situations, and sometimes causing harm to those who consume it, as explains psychiatrist Arthur Guerra.
Cannabis: The effects of reward and pleasure
Psychiatrist Hercílio de Oliveira clarifies the benefits and harms of using cannabis, known worldwide for thousands of years and present in our culture today with a heated discussion about its possible legalization.
The destructive power of cocaine
The use of coca leaves for thousands years led to the discovery of cocaine, which has expanded rapidly and intensely. Today, however, as analyzed by psychiatrist Paulo Cunha, the dangers of the drug are even greater, with the expansion of crack cocaine.
The deadly charm of the cigarette
Psychiatrist João Maurício Maia goes through the history of tobacco, its transformation from glamour to discrimination, as well as themes such as film and advertising.
Broadcast
Cinema Rooms
- CPFL Cultura Cinema (2014)
Pay TV
- CineBrasilTV (2017)
- Curta! (2018)
Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video (2021)
- Looke (2021)
- Vivo Play (2021)
