TED: How isolation fuels opioid addiction | Rachel Wurzman

The video explores the concept of being sick through the lens of Tourette Syndrome, discussing the spectrum of normal and sick. It delves into the opioid crisis, highlighting addiction as a brain-based disease and the role of the striatum in behavior. The importance of social connection and the dangers of loneliness are emphasized, with a focus on neuroplasticity and social interventions as potential solutions to addiction.

How does loneliness affect the brain's reward system according to the speaker?

Discuss the importance of social connections in preventing addiction relapse.

What are some potential interventions suggested to address the opioid crisis?

In what ways does stigma impact individuals struggling with addiction?