Do Painkillers Just Mask Pain? The Mechanisms Behind Analgesics
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In 2020–2021, an average of 12.7 million U.S. adults aged 18–64 filled at least one opioid prescription annually [1.5.1]. This widespread use raises a critical question: do painkillers just mask pain, or do they address the root cause of discomfort?
