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Experts with the Cleveland Clinic say the drug has a lot of potential, especially since it is considered nonaddictive.

It doesn’t eliminate pain as well as a strong opioid, he explains, but “most people do not need very strong opioids, even for more severe pain.” Journavax may be especially helpful to older adults who ...