Psychoactive substances have been used for millennia, yet their reputation remains bleak. Today, clinical research explores MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD as potential treatments for depression and PTSD. Results show that these substances can disrupt rigid neural pathways and open the mind to new experiences. After decades of restrictions that blocked research, medical approval may now be within reach. This documentary explores why our relationship with drugs is so conflicted — and how new science may reshape it.
Science documentary by Hendrik Löbbert
Produced by mobyDOK
On behalf of Arte

Science documentary Crowdfunding and collaborative research are reshaping medical science. The 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge raised millions for ALS and helped identify the NEK1 gene — a major breakthrough. Global teams work on malaria treatments without patents, prioritizing access over profit. A US foundation advances a male contraceptive after pharmaceutical companies showed no interest. These cases ask a provocative question: Can grassroots funding spark innovation where traditional, profit-driven research fails?
Science documentary by Hendrik Löbbert and Klaus Neumann-Ege
Produced by non fiction society
On behalf of 3sat

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