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Your Next Pain Prescription Could Come without Addiction Risk

Oct 2, 2024
Marla Broadfoot, a journalist specializing in the biology of pain, dives into the world of innovative pain relief solutions. She highlights suzetrigine, a groundbreaking painkiller that targets sodium channels, promising relief without addiction risks. The discussion covers the challenges of developing effective pain medications and the limitations of traditional pain relievers like opioids. Broadfoot emphasizes the urgency of finding safer alternatives amidst the ongoing opioid crisis, shedding light on exciting advancements in pain management.
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