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A new brain surgery cured a man of his 18-year opioid addiction — and it could help solve the opioid epidemic

Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.But doctors are hoping deep brain stimulation can be used to treat severe cases and put a dent in that number.

A man who was addicted to opioids for 18 years found sobriety after undergoing the surgery. We followed his journey.

 

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