Why the human brain loves opioids

Pain and pleasure rank among nature’s strongest motivators, but when mixed, the two can become irresistible. Here is the science behind how opioids brew a perfect addiction in the brain.
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Creators:
Nsikan Akpan
Matt Ehrichs
Hosts:
Nsikan Akpan
Julia Griffin
Video Editor:
Matt Ehrichs
Videographer:
Teresa Carey
Justin Scuiletti
Producers:
Julia Griffin
Jenny Marder
Richard Coolidge
Patti Parson
Sara Just
Travis Daub
Vanessa Dennis
Elizabeth Flock
Nick Massella
Graphics:
Adam Sarraf
Special Thanks:
Deep See Films LLC
Aashish Manglik
Catherine Cahill
Christopher J. Evans
Thomas Kosten
Music (via Free Music Archive):
Chris Zabriskie - Divider
Chris Zabriskie - Is That You or Are You You
Chris Zabriskie - Air Hockey Saloon
Chris Zabriskie - Out of the Skies Under the Earth
Chris Zabriskie - Cylinder Eight