SciShow
Bath Salts
Hank talks about the scary new drug that's led to some recent incidences of goat stabbing, as well as other tragedies - bath salts. We learn how it works and ask the important question: why?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How does caffeine keep us awake? - Hanan Qasim
Over 100,000 metric tons of caffeine are consumed around the world every year. That's equivalent to the weight of 14 Eiffel Towers! Caffeine helps us feel alert, focused, and energetic, even if we haven't had enough sleep - but it can...
SciShow
Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?
It shouldn't be up your nose in the first place, but if it is, SciShow can explain why it makes you sneeze.
SciShow
The Chemistry of Addiction
Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking.
Curated Video
ADHD Meds & Heart Attack Risk: Is Your Medicine Safe?
This video provides a thorough understanding of Adderall's sympathomimetic actions, the risk factors for those with pre-existing heart conditions, and the significance of dosages. Dr. Marks also examines the findings of a 2022...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Cocaine
Cocaine is derived from the coca plant and is used in powder and rock forms. What effects does cocaine have on the brain and body, and what makes it such an addictive drug? Biology - Healthy Living - Cocaine is a drug derived from the...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Ecstasy
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, is one of the most commonly used harmful drugs. How does the drug affect the brain and body, and what are the long-term repercussions associated with its use? Biology - Healthy Living - Ecstasy is a drug...
Curated Video
Factpack: Energy Drinks
How chemicals in these drinks help boost your energy. Chemistry - Chemical IndustriesLearning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning...
Curated Video
Drugs and the Brain
Explore the variety of effects of different types of psychoactive drugs - from stimulants to depressants - on the brain's chemistry and function. Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Drugs that affect the brain in a way that...
Curated Video
What's in a Cigarette?
Discover the scale and effects of the chemical ingredients in cigarettes. What are smokers breathing in to their lungs, and what effects are these chemicals having on them? Biology - Healthy Living - When a cigarette is burned it...
Curated Video
Rethinking ADHD Treatment: The Power of Non-Stimulant Medication
Explore ADHD treatment beyond stimulants with Dr. Tracey Marks. Dive into the world of non-stimulant medications like Qelbree, and their potential to improve executive function and work productivity in adults with ADHD. Uncover the...
Curated Video
The Adderall Effect: Strategies for Minimizing the Crash
The Adderall Effect: Strategies for Minimizing the Crash
Curated Video
How Tea Took Over the World
Tea is a beloved and versatile beverage with a rich history and a range of health benefits. From its origins in East Asia to its cultivation in various climates around the world, tea offers a variety of flavors and processing methods to...
Global Ethics Solutions
Working Sober! Alcohol and Drug Basics
There are a lot of drugs and substances out there. While there are no two exact ways an employee will react or interact with a substance, there are some common substances and signs employees are using in the workplace. This course...
Curated Video
The History and Culture of Coffee
This video, provides a brief overview of coffee, discussing its origins, cultivation, and different brewing methods. Learn about unique types of coffee, such as Kopi Luwak, which is made from beans ingested by Asian palm civets. Explore...
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: Alcohol
This program presents information about the use and abuse of alcohol and how it affects a person’s body and brain. Designed specifically for young learners, the program provides students with simple illustrations of how alcohol can...
Global Ethics Solutions
Alcohol and Drug Basics (Part 3)
This presentation develops a basic understanding of the most common drugs in the workplace.
FuseSchool
What is a drug?
This video provides an overview of stimulant and depressant drugs, explaining their effects on the body and how they interact with the nervous system. It explores common examples of these drugs, such as caffeine, cocaine, alcohol, and...
Getty Images
Razor blade falls on to cocaine lines with US dollars
Razor blade falls on to cocaine lines with US dollars
Bloomberg
Dalio Says Inflation Could Force Fed to Raise Rates
Mar.18 -- Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, says Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell may need to raise interest rates earlier then he wants to. Dalio speaks to David Westin for an upcoming episode of "Bloomberg Wall Street Week."
Bloomberg
Covid Vaccines Help Drive Down Chances of Recession, Says Paulsen
Feb.03 -- Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist at Leuthold Weeden Capital Management, talks about how the economy is impacted by the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. He appears on "Bloomberg Markets: The Close."
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Alarm sounded over Myanmars betel habit
CLEAN : Alarm sounded over Myanmars betel habit
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Kenyans protest British ban on khat
CLEAN : Kenyans protest British ban on khat