Why the human brain loves opioids

Pain and pleasure rank among nature’s strongest motivators, but when mixed, the two can become irresistible. Here is the science behind how opioids brew a perfect addiction in the brain. For more: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/b... Creators: Nsikan Akpan Matt Ehrichs Hosts: Nsikan Akpan Julia Griffin Video Editor: Matt Ehrichs Videographer: Teresa Carey Justin Scuiletti Producers: Julia Griffin Jenny Marder Richard Coolidge Patti Parson Sara Just Travis Daub Vanessa Dennis Elizabeth Flock Nick Massella Graphics: Adam Sarraf Special Thanks: Deep See Films LLC Aashish Manglik Catherine Cahill Christopher J. Evans Thomas Kosten Music (via Free Music Archive): Chris Zabriskie - Divider Chris Zabriskie - Is That You or Are You You Chris Zabriskie - Air Hockey Saloon Chris Zabriskie - Out of the Skies Under the Earth Chris Zabriskie - Cylinder Eight