Susan's brain: The science of addiction

Learn how opioid receptors regulate pain signals, how the body releases natural painkillers called endorphins, and how prescription opioid analgesics can lead to dependency and a cycle of addiction.
From our free online course, “The Opioid Crisis in America”:
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