# Front Cover

## TL;DR

This commentary discusses the use of non-scheduled short-acting opioids to help reduce opioid dependence.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a potential strategy for opioid tapering using non-scheduled short-acting opioids.

## Key findings

- Non-scheduled short-acting opioids may offer a safer alternative for tapering off opioids.
- This approach could reduce the risks associated with long-term opioid use.
- The commentary highlights the need for further research on this method.

## Abstract

The cover image is based on the Commentary Non‐scheduled short acting opioid to taper off opioids? by Renyu Liu et al., https://doi.org/10.1111/cns.14705.