Dissolvable Implant Relieves Pain On Demand Without the Use of Drugs or Opioids
The first-of-its-kind implant could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids by supplying pain relief without drugs.
The first-of-its-kind implant could provide a much-needed alternative to opioids by supplying pain relief without drugs.
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Taking place in Hamilton County, Cincinnati, the machine is credited for a reduction in drug overdose deaths and HIV incidence.
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The US Food and Drug Administration approved the first implant for treatment of opioid dependence, which reduces withdrawal symptoms and the desire to use.
This medical breakthrough could make a huge difference for the opioid crisis in America.
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