Meth & Depression (Dopamine)

Published January 9, 2013

Meth & Depression (Dopamine) – This video discussed how dopamine, a chemical which causes pleasurable feelings in the brain, works, and how Meth affects that system. The result of this chemical and biological process is depression. The video shows the example of former Meth user Lana and her former dealer Dennis and how this long-term depression is affecting Lana. For more information on Meth and depression: www.mappsd.org For more information on Meth’s effects: www.mappsd.org NOTE: This video clip is from the Discovery Channel documentary “Meth Nation.” As a means of educating the public about the risks of Meth and its potential long-term effects, this video has been copied under Fair Use Guidelines. More information about this documentary, which originally aired on the Discovery Channel in 2009: DVD of full documentary (Narcotics Nation – includes “Meth Nation,” “Heroin Nation” and Cocaine Nation” episodes on one DVD) available for purchase at store.discovery.com