How Does Opioid Addiction Start? – Science Times – November 11, 2019

The opioid epidemic now claims more than 40,000 lives each year. It’s a truly startling number, and for many people, opioid addiction begins with a legitimate injury or surgery. They’re then prescribed an opioid for the pain, and ultimately because of how that drug affects their brain and body, it can lead to dependence and addiction. Read More.