What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat? | Mike Davis

What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat? | Mike Davis

In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a crisis that continues today. What makes opioids so addictive? Mike Davis explains what we can do to reverse the skyrocketing rates of addiction and overdose. [Directed by Good Bad Habits, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Landon Trimble/ Playdate].

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The genius of Marie Curie | Shohini Ghose

The genius of Marie Curie | Shohini Ghose

Marie Skłodowska Curie's revolutionary research laid the groundwork for our understanding of physics and chemistry, blazing trails in oncology, technology, medicine, and nuclear physics, to name a few...

5 Huhti 20194min

How to spot a pyramid scheme  | Stacie Bosley

How to spot a pyramid scheme | Stacie Bosley

In 2004, a nutrition company offered a life-changing opportunity to earn a full-time income for part-time work. There were only two steps to get started: purchase a $500 kit and recruit two more membe...

2 Huhti 20194min

Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend | Iseult Gillespie

Frida Kahlo: The woman behind the legend | Iseult Gillespie

In 1925, Frida Kahlo was on her way home from school in Mexico City when the bus she was riding collided with a streetcar. She suffered near-fatal injuries and her disability became a major theme in h...

28 Maalis 20193min

Why do we love? A philosophical inquiry | Skye C. Cleary

Why do we love? A philosophical inquiry | Skye C. Cleary

Ah, romantic love; beautiful and intoxicating, heart-breaking and soul-crushing... often all at the same time! If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet – bu...

15 Maalis 20195min

How stress affects your brain | Madhumita Murgia

How stress affects your brain | Madhumita Murgia

Stress isn't always a bad thing; it can be handy for a burst of extra energy and focus, like when you're playing a competitive sport or have to speak in public. But when it's continuous, it actually b...

15 Maalis 20194min

What is depression? | Helen M. Farrell

What is depression? | Helen M. Farrell

Depression is the leading cause of disability in the world; in the United States, close to ten percent of adults struggle with the disease. But because it's a mental illness, it can be a lot harder to...

1 Maalis 20194min

Why is ketchup so hard to pour? | George Zaidan

Why is ketchup so hard to pour? | George Zaidan

Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries...and nothing comes out? Or the opposite happens, and your plate is suddenly swimming in a sea of red? George Zaidan describes the physics behind this frustrating...

22 Helmi 20194min

What would happen if you didn't drink water? | Mia Nacamulli

What would happen if you didn't drink water? | Mia Nacamulli

Water is essentially everywhere in our world, and the average human is composed of between 55 and 60% water. So what role does water play in our bodies, and how much do we actually need to drink to st...

15 Helmi 20194min

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