Courses, Kurzgesagt

Drugs

9 lectures, 1 hr 59 min in all

Drugs shape our bodies, brains, and societies—often in surprising ways. This playlist explores the science behind some of the most widely used and controversial substances. What does new research say about weed? Why are smoking and vaping so addictive and appealing, especially to young people? And how did fentanyl spark a deadly epidemic in the U.S.? We unpack the biology, psychology, and social impact of drugs—and what makes them so hard to resist.