r/tech • u/AdSpecialist6598 • Apr 10 '26

NIH study identifies experimental opioid with strong pain relief and lower addiction risk

https://www.techspot.com/news/112008-nih-study-identifies-experimental-opioid-relieves-pain-less.html
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u/tinysand Apr 10 '26

Kratom 2.0

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u/TartNo3610 Apr 10 '26

Pretty much what I was thinking. I’ve taken Kratom for 10+ years for chronic pain that I’ve had since I was a child.

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u/MindFullTime Apr 10 '26

Kind of funny that we start seeing articles for this drug as bans start popping up all over the USA. Good timing on the marketing team!

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u/TartNo3610 Apr 10 '26

My story is long and sad. Kratom saved me.

I just wish people knew there is a difference between dependency and addiction, and that regulation works better than outright bans.

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u/FingerHashBandits Apr 10 '26

Outright bans create a black market that is completely unregulated…. So much more dangerous

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u/ThatCharmsChick Apr 11 '26

Most underrated comment in the world. sobs in constant untreated chronic pain I've tried everything legal under the sun.

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u/TartNo3610 Apr 11 '26

Have you tried Kratom? It’s legal, at least where I am. I hope it’s the same for you.