The opioid epidemic spurs a search for new, safer painkillers
Scientists test alternative drugs that relieve pain without the dangers of opioids

BEYOND TODAY'S OPIOIDS The need for new medicines that soothe pain without risking addiction or overdose death is urgent. Safer opioids and alternative painkillers are getting closer to human studies.
FEDERICO GASTALDI
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