Battling Opioids
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Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 10, Researchers using Brain Scan for Opioid Addiction.
Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 10, Researchers using Brain Scan for Opioid Addiction.
Battling Opioids Podcast: NEWS JULY 10, Researchers using Brain Scan for Opioid Addiction.
Wednesday 10th July 2019
Learn how brain scans are being used to tailor opioid addiction treatments in Pennsylvania. Tune in to this groundbreaking episode.
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Get the buttons here!Brain Scans: The New Frontier in Opioid Addiction Treatment
Anti-addiction medicines are proven to help by easing cravings and withdrawal, but it's not clear if they speed healing of those brain circuits.
Imagine a world where a simple brain scan could tailor the perfect treatment for opioid addiction. In Pennsylvania, researchers are on the brink of making this a reality. The opioid crisis has devastated countless lives, and scientists are now turning to advanced brain imaging to understand how addiction rewires the brain.
This episode dives into the groundbreaking study led by the National Institutes of Health, which aims to match patients with the most effective anti-addiction medications based on their brain scans. Medication-based treatments have shown promise in easing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, but questions remain about their impact on brain healing. By scanning the brains of those undergoing treatment, researchers hope to uncover insights that could revolutionize addiction therapy.
Geisinger, a leading healthcare organization, is at the forefront of these efforts, reducing opioid prescriptions and establishing medication-assisted treatment centers across Pennsylvania. If you're curious about the future of addiction treatment and how science is paving the way for more personalized care, this episode is a must-listen.