Many people use potentially addictive substances in order to alter moods, improve performance or just to chill out. Steve and Ben some examples of these, what they do to the body and brain, and the interesting history of how they came in to being. There is no doubt that humans seek out ways to either improve their performance or relax through drugs. The statistics on use are quite surprising and shocking!

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FiST Chat: A weekly vodcast that features discussion on innovations, ideas and game-changers in the fields of film, science and technology. Hosted by Stephan Kern and Ben Warner.

Official web site: www.fistchat.com

Tags

• drugs
• social
• health
• science
• addiction
• lifestyle
• biology
• substance abuse
• drug addiction