Psychoactive

Duration: 29

Year Published: 1976

Creator: William E. Cohen

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Copyright: Registered 1Mar76 · MP29453 (Jul-Dec 1976) Copyright holder: William E. Cohen & Paul Steinbroner

Description: Explains how the nine systems of the human body are affected by each of the five classifications of psychoactive drugs--sedative hypnotics, opiates, stimulants, psychedelics, and alcohol. Demonstrates how the body's systems function, singularly and in concert, illustrating how a drug meant for one body system throws the other systems into disequilibrium. Discusses tolerance, withdrawal and dependence. Presents commentaries by rock promoter Bill Graham and comedian George Carlin.