Food 4 Thought by Neo Gentrics Season 3, Episode 07: Opioids Explained: From Morphine to Fentanyl

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of opioids, drug abuse, addiction, and overdose. Listener discretion is advised.

What are opioids, and why are they at the center of a public health crisis? In this episode, your host Neo Gentrics continues the essential series on drug awareness with a deep dive into one of the most potent and dangerous classes of drugs. This is a crucial guide to understanding the narcotics commonly used for pain relief.

This episode is a scientific and clear-headed breakdown of opioids. Neo Gentrics explains how they work by binding to receptors in the brain, their high potential for addiction, and why they are s ...