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Ashes to Ashes · Season 2, Episode 1

Alex Drake and Gene Hunt in “Episode 1”

Alex Drake

Auto-erotic asphyxiation.

Gene Hunt

What?

Alex Drake

By strangling himself like that his dying brain cells released glutamate. To prevent glutamate overload the brain releases a receptor. It's these receptors that give rise to the feelings of euphoria.

Gene Hunt

I didn't know you had a PhD in masturbation, DI Drake.

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