# Antidepressants and antipsychotics could be alternatives to opioids, study finds

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Antidepressants and antipsychotics could be alternatives to opioids, study finds |
| Switching from | opioids |
| Category | Other software |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 4 |
| Comments | 1 |
| Posted | 2026-06-14 |
| Linked site | https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jun/14/other-medications-opioids-alternatives-study |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (opioids).

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