In this triple-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial, Eikemo et al. tested whether acute psychosocial stress increases opioid self-administration using controlled stress induction, oxy...

Background: Opioids are often administered before anesthesia to reduce discomfort and stress or enhance well-being, but this practice rests on limited evidence.

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