But wait, it gets even more intriguing, especially for those in the pharmaceutical industry. According to the study’s findings, a whopping 55% of participants managed to decrease their reliance on prescription pain medication. And that’s not all – 45% also successfully scaled back on their use of over-the-counter pain relievers. And the best part? The only side effects reported were minor inconveniences like dry mouth and drowsiness. In contrast, the potential complications from traditional prescription painkillers could fill up an entire novel.