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HEAL in Action: Finding Scientific Solutions for Communities Across America
September 28, 2022
This month's Director's Message highlights examples of newly funded HEAL research projects that seek to provide scientific solutions for people with pain and addiction. This new set of projects addresses the opioid and overdose crisis in meaningful ways in order to save lives and enable healthy futures for people who experience suffering.
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Latest Research Spotlight
Deep Brain Stimulation for Severe Opioid Addiction
Can resetting brain circuits help people find recovery?
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The Power of Connections: An #NIHHEAL Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins & Dr. Vivek Murthy
NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy discuss how chronic stress and isolation have profound implications for health, productivity and happiness, and how love, compassion, and kindness show us the way forward.Research Spotlights
Read in-depth stories about research projects supported by the initiative.