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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.
Source: DEA
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