Opioids, Pee & Science—No Filter, Just Facts

Drug overdoses caused more than 100,000 deaths in the US in 2023, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributing to nearly 70 percent of these deaths. As the search for improved ways to prevent and reverse overdose continues, this talk will focus on presenting successes and challenges arising in the development of vaccine-like approaches as a means to block rewarding and toxic effects of opioids, stimulants, cannabinoids, and beyond.

Alright, folks, grab your beers and let’s talk pee! It’s something we all do without thinking—until it goes wrong. Maybe you leak when you laugh, or that “midnight run” to the bathroom feels like a marathon. From pesky bladder issues to prostate problems, urinary troubles are more common than you think, and not just ‘getting old’ problems. But don’t worry, we’re here to have fun and break it down: how your urinary system works, what can go wrong, and what science is doing to fix it. So, sit back, relax, and let’s talk about your body’s plumbing—no awkward pauses, promise!