The Issues
Chronic pain remains a challenging global health concern, affecting millions of individuals and significantly impacting their quality of life. Conventional pain management methods, such as opioids, have been associated with adverse side effects and the risk of addiction. Thus, there is an urgent need for alternative therapeutic approaches that can effectively alleviate chronic pain while minimizing the potential for dependency and adverse effects. Addressing this issue requires innovative drug research to discover novel compounds with improved efficacy, safety profiles, and non-addictive properties.