Curated Video
Stimulating Daphnia
We examine the effects of different temperatures and chemicals on the heart rate of Daphnia. A microscope is used to let us see the Daphnia\u2019s heart and establish the heart rate under normal conditions. The heart...
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...
FuseSchool
Alcohol
Alcohol belongs to the class of drugs known as depressants. Depressants slow down reaction times, decrease inhibitions, damage brain cells, relax users and make them more sociable. Which organ or organs in our body do you think it affects?
FuseSchool
Human Reaction Time
DESCRIPTION In this video we are going to look at measuring reaction times and how reaction times can be affected by different drugs. CREDITS Animation & Design: Joshua Thomas jtmotion101@gmail.com Narration: Dale Bennett Script:...
Healthcare Triage
Antidepressants and Autism: Healthcare Triage News
I'm getting lots of tweets, emails, tests, etc. "Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children". The is Healthcare Triage News.
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...
Press Association
Experts call for greater research on how to safely stop using antidepressants
Interview with Dr Mark Horowitz from the RADAR (Research into Antipsychotic Discontinuation and Reduction) study ahead of the release of the Cochrane review. Academics performed an overview of research into the topic and found that while...