Hooked on a feeling: Opioids evoke positive feelings through a newly identified brain region

Opioids, like the commonly prescribed pain reliever oxycodone, are known for being highly addictive. In 2022, nearly 85,000 people died from an opioid overdose in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. Yet opioids are still being prescribed at alarming rates, particularly in Southern states, because of the lack of effective alternatives.

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