Opioids: Old high, new low
Opioids: Old high, new low  
Podcast: Don't Drink the Milk – The curious history of things
Published On: Tue Aug 27 2024
Description: The opioid crisis is unfolding around us in real time. But it isn’t just a problem in the US. Following the trail of a new outbreak in addiction leads us across continents and eventually full circle to where one of history’s most addictive drugs was first concocted. Pain relief, dependency and life-destroying consequences – this is how opioids entered the pharmaceutical market and keep us hooked.