Benzodiazepine Receptor, The

Synopsis

Through computer animation, scientific footage and live action, explains the theory of opiate and benzodiazepine receptors, with particular attention to GABA, the brain’s own anxiety reduction agent, and to mechanisms of withdrawal on the cellular level.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 18 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1981

Availability

Free loan to members

Uses

GPs. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

benzodiazepine receptors; brain; nervous system

Credits

Contributor

S H Snyder

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

MED Communications

Sponsor

Name

Abbott Laboratories

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
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London
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