Science of Drugs with Richard Roxburgh

Episode 2

Medicinal Mindbenders

Cannabis, psychedelics and MDMA are all experiencing a research renaissance, as scientists reach new understandings of their interaction with the human body and mind.

Episode 3

The Stimulants

We look at the different effects of caffeine, cocaine and methamphetamine. Two-time world surfing champion Tom Carroll opens up about his own battle with addiction and how he got clean.

Episode 4

New Epidemics

The finale examines the opioid crisis in the United States and looks at diseases caused by poor diet and sugar addiction.