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SUBMITTER: Colloca L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4142751 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Colloca Luana L Grillon Christian C
Current pain and headache reports 20140601 6
Placebo analgesia makes individuals experience relief of their pain simply by virtue of the anticipation of a benefit. A reduction of pain can occur also when placebos follow the administration of active and effective painkillers. In fact, studies indicate that placebos mimic the action of active treatments and promote the endogenous release of opioids in both humans and animals. Finally, social support and observational learning also lead to analgesic effects. Thus, different psychological fact ...[more]