What we need to understand about opioids Body Stuff

When we are in pain, we often turn to over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen. Sometimes, however, we’re prescribed opioid painkillers, and there’s a perception that this will be a more effective treatment, because opiods are the “strongest” treatment. But a lot of what we think we know about opioids is due to propaganda from pharmaceutical companies and confusing medical guidelines. In today’s episode, Dr. Jen breaks down opioids: what ARE they? What do they do in our brain, and how do they affect pain? From discussing the difference between opioid addiction and opioid dependence, to tracing the history that’s led to today’s epidemic of opioid addiction (and what we might try as a society to fix it), this episode aims to arm you with information – because we all deserve access to responsible pain treatment. 5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What we need to understand about opioids Body Stuff is an episode from Body Stuff with Dr. Jen Gunter by TED.

This episode is 30:58 long.

This episode was published on Jun 29, 2022.

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