A Question of Science | Can we cure addiction?
Addiction is a complex disease that affects as many as 10 percent of the UK population.
Scientists understand an increasing amount about the brain networks and neurochemicals involved, so why is it proving so hard to find effective treatments, or even cures? Why are some people more susceptible to substance dependence, and how important are environmental factors like the availability of alcohol, cigarettes or drugs?
Join our panel of experts as they explore potential new treatments, from psychedelic therapies that encourage the brain to become more plastic to developments in deep brain stimulation to modify cognitive processes. At the same time, many people living with addiction face the ongoing challenge of maintaining recovery and avoiding relapse. We’ll also hear from someone in recovery from alcohol dependence about how it has affected their life, and the strategies and support they rely on to stay sober.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions.
Experts from across different fields answer your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on society’s most pressing questions. From the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans, it’s your questions that fuel every episode.
Returning for a second series, A Question of Science cuts through the noise, letting you hear directly from researchers at the forefront of today’s most exciting science and giving you the tools to form your own views.
Tickets are distributed through our partner, Lost in TV. You can find out more about the tickets and what to expect at the recording on the Lost in TV website.
As the name suggests, this show is all about questions. When you receive your tickets, we'll also send you a form where you’ll have a chance to submit your questions for Brian and the panel.
