A new opioid could provide pain relief—without causing addiction
If it works in humans, anyway
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Opioids come with a lot of downsides. They are highly addictive, and come with a slew of unwanted side effects like constipation, not to mention life-threatening ones like respiratory distress. But we just can't quit them: Opioids are extremely effective at controlling pain. Unfortunately, there’s no way to get the beneficial, pain-relieving effect of opioids without
