nonaddictive
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Eli Lilly acquired 4E Therapeutics, an Austin-based neuroscience company developing nonaddictive chronic pain treatments.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
The greater need is for nonaddictive drugs to control chronic pain, and while studies are underway, for now only those with acute pain would benefit.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2024
"These nonaddictive natural substances have real potential in clinical and therapeutic settings to make a really significant difference in people's lives," said council member Andrew Lewis.
From Fox News ● Oct. 6, 2021
Catnip is considered to be nonaddictive and completely harmless to cats.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 5, 2018
The House wrapped 60 smaller bills into one larger piece of legislation that included such proposals as the development of nonaddictive pain medication and the creation of opioid recovery centers.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2018
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