Early life adversity and opioid addiction
Friday, January 24, 2020 - 16:40
in Health & Medicine
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction. A new study reveals why. The study examines how early adversities interact with factors such as increased access to opioids to directly influence brain development and function, causing a higher potential for opioid addiction.