The first programme unravels the mysteries of MDMA, revealing how the drug affects the brain.
Professor David Nutt of Imperial College London will reveal the results of the scientific trial and the programme follows some of the volunteers - who include actor Keith Allen, novelist Lionel Shriver, a vicar, a former MP and an ex-soldier - through the trial.
The programme also looks at the potential side-effects and dangers of taking MDMA and includes a discussion with an expert who disagrees with the study and is sceptical about its purpose.
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Series 1 Episode 1
The first programme unravels the mysteries of MDMA, revealing how the drug affects the brain.
- Scenes of drug taking and may contain some strong language
- This episode has subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 2
The second programme investigates the implications of the scientific study of the effects of MDMA, including potential…
- Scenes of drug taking and may contain some strong language
- This episode has subtitles available.
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