TED-ED: How do drugs affect the brain? - Sara Garofalo

The video explains how drugs affect the brain and body by altering communication between brain cells. It covers the journey of drugs from administration to the bloodstream and crossing the blood-brain barrier. The video discusses how drugs impact neurotransmitter activity, influencing mood and behavior. It also examines the effects of illicit drugs and concludes with the potential for future research in drug effects and treatments.

What are the effects of illegal drugs like crystal meth and cocaine on the brain?

Discuss the potential long-term effects of repeated drug use on neural networks.