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Scientists discover path to treating pain without addictive opioids

Por: Newsweek Tech September 20, 2023

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Scientists have just taken a step closer to developing a high-strength painkiller that is not as addictive as opioids.Opioids are sometimes prescribed to patients for use as pain relief in the short term. But they come with serious side effects and risks, including addictions, and subsequently death from overdose.Overdoses involving opioids—including prescription opioids, heroin, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl—killed more than 80,000... + full article



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