Why Do People Get Addicted to Opioids?
The opioid epidemic is a complex issue. In 2016, the CDC reported a 200% increase in opioid-related deaths between 2000 and 2014. Tens of thousands of Americans are dying each year due to an opioid overdose. But why do people get addicted to opioids? The Human Brain and Opioids The human brain is an extremely … Read more