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LAAM | Licit Drugs and Chemicals of Concern
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.
Licit
Drugs and Chemicals of Concern
The DEA
Diversion Control Program has information concerning licit controlled
substances and regulated chemicals available on its web site. To view
this information, click on the link below. When you enter the Diversion
Control Web Site, click on Drugs and Chemicals of Concern.
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov |
