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BHG’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ben Nordstrom, explaining how opioids interact with the brain, affecting mood, reward pathways, and risk of addiction.
Addictions

How do opioids affect the brain?

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Dr. Benjamin Nordstrom

Dr. Benjamin Nordstrom is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist and nationally recognized expert in addiction medicine. He has led national treatment organizations, served on ASAM guideline committees, and held faculty appointments at Dartmouth College and the University of Pennsylvania.

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