The agony of opioid withdrawal -- and what doctors should tell patients about it

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June 28, 2018 Today's TED Talk The agony of opioid withdrawal -- and what doctors should tell patients about it 14:17 minutes · TEDxMidAtlantic The United States accounts for five percent of the world's population but consumes almost 70 percent of the total global opioid supply, creating an epidemic that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths each year. How did we get here, and what can we do about it? In this personal talk, Travis Rieder recounts the painful, often-hidden struggle of opioid withdrawal and reveals how doctors who are quick to prescribe (and overprescribe) opioids aren't equipped with the tools to eventually get people off the meds. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day What you need to know about medicine A lot happens behind the scenes before medicine gets to you. Get a deeper understanding of the drugs and vaccines you may use with these compelling facts and figures. Watch » 8 talks · Total run time 1:41:41 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM How on earth do you discover a brand-new blue pigment? By accident. When the last blue pigment was discovered, Thomas Jefferson was in the White House. The recent creation of YInMn blue is a thrilling tale complete with expletives, accidents and invisible abilities. Just ask chemist and materials scientist Mas Subramanian. Read more » ​   Download the TED app

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