How isolation fuels opioid addiction

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October 29, 2018 Today's TED Talk How isolation fuels opioid addiction 18:31 minutes · TEDxMidAtlantic What do Tourette syndrome, heroin addiction and social media obsession all have in common? They converge in an area of the brain called the striatum, says neuroscientist Rachel Wurzman -- and this critical discovery could reshape our understanding of the opioid crisis. Sharing insights from her research, Wurzman shows how social isolation contributes to relapse and overdose rates and reveals how meaningful human connection could offer a potentially powerful source of recovery. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day New thoughts on addiction These talks take a new, fresh perspective while exploring the epidemic of addiction. Watch » 3 talks · Total run time 42:52 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM A bold step for womankind: Meet the young women behind Kyrgyzstan's satellite program Ranging in age from 17 to 25, they are challenging their country's gender norms by learning engineering and coding -- and setting their sights on infinity and beyond. Read more »   Download the TED app

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