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nonaddictive

British  
/ ˌnɒnəˈdɪktɪv /

adjective

  1. not of, relating to, or causing addiction

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The biotech, which classifies itself as a neuroscience company, is developing nonaddictive treatments for chronic pain.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

Even so, health experts say any effort to decrease nicotine in cigarettes to nonaddictive levels would be a radical experiment, one that has never been implemented by any other country.

From New York Times ● Aug. 2, 2022

"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

He said he planned to increase funding to develop nonaddictive painkillers.

From Washington Post ● May 21, 2019

Catnip is considered to be nonaddictive and completely harmless to cats.

From Scientific American ● Oct. 5, 2018

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