The opioid epidemic is continuing to spread. Dealing with the epidemic relies on truly understanding the effects these drugs have on the brain.
The Opioid Crisis
Estimated watch time: 10 mins 40 secs
Summary:
Since 1999, drug overdoses have killed more than 750,000 people. Many of those deaths were the result of opioids. The opioid epidemic continues to grow and evolve, and understanding this crisis relies on examining how opioids affect the brain.
This video explores the effects of opioids on the brain and how it becomes hijacked by the chronic disease of addiction.
