Protein Complex May Be an Effective Alternative to Opioid Pain Medications

Protein complex may be an effective alternative to opioid pain medications
A drug targeting a protein complex containing two different types of opioid receptors may be an effective alternative to morphine and other opioid pain medications, without any of the side effects or risk of dependence, according to research led by the … Read more on News-Medical.net

The journey from pain relief to addiction
Among the most dangerous and addictive families of drugs are opioids, strong pain killers used for people with injuries and drug dependencies. Increasingly … At the time his family saw the drugs being prescribed to Simon as a necessary part of his … Read more on ABC Online