Scientists Test an Experimental Painkiller That's More Powerful Than Morphine But Non-Addictive
It just passed an important milestone.
PETER DOCKRILL
30 AUG 2018
It's no secret America is hurting right now. Life expectancy is in decline, fuelled by a deadly national addiction to painkillers that knows almost no bounds.
But a new experimental chemical compound developed by scientists in the US and so far tested on animals could be the ray of light so many desperately need.
Called AT–121, it's more powerful than morphine in delivering pain relief, it doesn't produce dangerous side effects, and – importantly – it's not addictive.
https://www.sciencealert.com/experimental-non-addictive-painkiller-solution-opioid-crisis-at-121
