Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Overcoming Opioids: The Quest for Less Addictive Drugs

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Tummy tucks really hurt. Doctors carve from hip to hip, slicing off skin, tightening muscles, tugging at innards. Patients often need strong painkillers for days or even weeks, but Mary Hernandez went home on just over-the-counter ibuprofen. The reason may be the yellowish goo smeared on her 18-inch wound as she lay on the operating table. The Houston, Texas woman was helping test a novel medicine aimed at avoiding opioids, potent pain relievers fueling an epidemic of overuse and...

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