SciShow
Fentanyl is Very Deadly… Here's Why
Fentanyl has become a primary cause of the opioid overdose epidemic in the past decade. But what is it about this drug that's so dangerous? There's more to the story than meets the eye. If you’re ever in the position where you think...
SciShow
Why We Have Pain, & How We Kill It
Hank makes it all better by explaining the biochemistry of pain -- how it works, why we have it, and how painkillers, whether they're over the counter or heavy-duty prescription bad boys, make the pain go away.
SciShow
Can Poppy Seeds Make You Fail a Drug Test?
Have you ever panicked before a drug test because you just ate a poppy seed muffin? Check out this episode to see if there’s really something to worry about with poppy seeds.
SciShow
Krokodil, fake pot and the real chemistry of drugs
Time Magazine has called it "the most horrible drug in the world," and last month, it hit the US. Because seriously, why would you take a drug that rots your flesh, bones, and brain?!
Crash Course
Biomedicine: Crash Course History of Science
The history of science up until the Cold War is often overshadowed by the Manhattan Project. But, today we are going to talk about advances in biomedicine, or healthcare based on a biological understanding of human bodies and diseases.
SciShow
Why Is There an Opioid Crisis?
Last week, the opioid epidemic was declared a "public health emergency' in the United States, but what are opioids, and why is the way they interact with the human brain potentially so dangerous?
SciShow
The Super Strong Painkiller Hiding in Your Spit
Scientists are uncovering the mysteries of a non-addictive painkiller... that lives in your mouth
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a...
SciShow
Why We Have Pain, & How We Kill It
Hank makes it all better by explaining the biochemistry of pain -- how it works, why we have it, and how painkillers, whether they're over the counter or heavy-duty prescription bad boys, make the pain go away. Chapters View all...
Curated Video
Harmful Drugs: Heroin
Heroin is found in many different powdered forms, often mixed with other dangerous substances. How does Heroin affect the brain, and how does this make it one of the most dangerous drugs? Biology - Healthy Living - Heroin is a drug made...
Curated Video
Factpack: Power of Plants
Plants can offer amazing medical cures - even the poisonous ones. Biology - Plants - Learning 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...
Healthcare Triage
A Fentanyl Vaccine Shows Promise
Fentanyl is many times more potent than heroin or morphine, and is responsible for a lot of overdose deaths. Recent news reports have covered a potential fentanyl vaccine - how does that work, and how far are we from human trials?
Curated Video
Deadly Snail's Venom Holds Promise for Powerful Pain Relief
The Great Barrier Reef is not only a natural wonder, but also home to a deadly marine snail that could hold the key to powerful new pain relieving drugs. Melbourne University researchers have discovered a compound in the venom of the...
Curated Video
Unveiling the Potential of Cone Snail Venom
This video discusses the deadly nature of the cone snail, a seemingly harmless seashell that is actually home to one of the deadliest creatures on the planet. The cone snail shoots venom at its prey, inducing a deep coma. However,...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Why Fentanyl Is So Incredibly Dangerous
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses what opioids, and more specifically fentanyl does to the body.
Curated Video
Subclinical Psychosis – Can You Be A Little Psychotic?
Subclinical psychosis is a term some researchers have used to describe psychotic symptoms in people who don’t have a primary psychotic illness or as a way to identify people who are prone to later get a psychotic illness. It’s not really...
Weird History
Facts About of Victorian Opium Dens
When we think of opium dens of the 19th century, the conjured image is usually a hazy, smoke-filled room full of questionable characters, right? Well, at one point in the early 19th century, everyone and their mother was taking opium...
Catalyst University
Heroin & Morphine | Metabolism & Mechanism of Action
Heroin & Morphine | Metabolism & Mechanism of Action
Mazz Media
Talk It Out: Heroin, Abuse and Addiction
This program begins with a discussion about how our instincts drive us to avoid pain or remove pain from our lives. From this perspective, the video explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy approaches to getting rid of pain....
AllTime 10s
10 Terrifying New Drugs That Could End You
There's drugs on the streets that can rot your flesh, destroy your vital organs and even, turn you into a zombie. Stay tuned for 10 Terrifying New Drugs That Could End You.
Professor Dave Explains
Quinine and the Birth of the Dye Industry
As we just learned, the 19th century brought about the practice of isolating compounds with medicinal properties from their natural sources, such as a variety of alkaloids. But one such alkaloid deserves its own chapter in this story,...
60 Second Histories
WW1 - Gangrene dressing
A WW1 nurse talks about her first experience of dressing a gangrene wound and the limited pain relief available
STAT
Using opioids to beat back an addiction to them
For those struggling with opioid addiction, breaking the habit can be demanding. Dr. Scott Lukas is researching and developing drugs to treat the condition.