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0 pointspantalaimon8y ago0 comments

You still need a reason to regularly take them in the first place, before the physical addiction kicks in.

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hhmc8y ago· 1 in thread

I still remain unconvinced that loneliness is the primary precursor for alcohol, opiates, etc.

I've heard from (a random Youtube video) that opiates mimic/activate some of the same brain circuits as pleasant socializing.

For opiates, the reason is often being prescribed them for pain.

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