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Addiction

The Why Factor Series 3
Episode 9 of 10

Mike Williams talks to scientists and former addicts to try and discover why pleasure and desire leads to dependency in some people but not in others.

Mike Williams investigates the biochemistry of the brain’s reward system in an effort to detect the cause of addiction. How can things which initially bring such pleasure become such a destructive force? Mike talks to scientists and former addicts who speak frankly as he searches for some answers.

Presenter: Mike Williams
Producer: Ben Carter
Editor: Andrew Smith

First broadcast on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service.

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12 minutes

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Mon 26 Apr 2021 14:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Thu 21 Jul 2016 12:04
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  • Sat 13 Feb 2021 21:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Mon 26 Apr 2021 14:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4