Brain Doping: Super Brains Without the Need for Rest or Sleep? Science & Tech

This film investigates brain doping, the growing use of drugs that promise sharper focus and endless productivity without rest or sleep. It follows the high flyers reaching for these pills and the pharmaceutical companies racing to develop them. Through experts and users it weighs the appeal against the risks of chasing performance chemically. It is a fascinating watch on ambition, science and the pressure to never stop. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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