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LAAM
Closely related to
methadone, the synthetic compound levo alphacetylmethadol, or LAAM (ORLMM®),
has an even longer duration of action (from 48 to 72 hours) than methadone,
permitting a reduction in frequency of use. In 1994, it was approved as
a Schedule II treatment drug for narcotic addiction. Both methadone and
LAAM have high abuse potential. Their acceptability as narcotic treatment
drugs is predicated upon their ability to substitute for heroin, the long
duration of action, and their mode of oral administration.
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