Yale study finds opioid addiction alters brain volumes and connectivity in specific regions.

A Yale study published in Radiology reveals that individuals with opioid use disorder exhibit specific brain changes, including altered volumes and increased connectivity in key regions. Using MRI scans, researchers compared 103 people with opioid addiction to 105 non-addicts, finding differences in the thalamus, right medial temporal lobe, cerebellum, and brainstem. The study also noted sex differences in brain alterations, suggesting a need for further research into how these changes influence behavior and whether they can be reversed with treatment.

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