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Pleasure Unwoven
Is Addiction Really a Disease?
Genres
Documentary
Overview
In this high definition video essay, Kevin McCauley explores the arguments for and against this vital debate, reviewing the latest newuroscientific research about addiction along the way.Using the spectacular landscape of Utah's State and National Parks to describe the brain areas involved in addiction, Dr. McCauley turns complex neuroscientific concepts into easy-to-understand visual images that will help people in covery feel better understood, and their families and friends feel hope that recovery is possible.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
70 min
Release Date
2006-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4.2
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Dr. Kevin McCauley
Himself
Stephane Prevost
voice of Marcel Proust
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