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- BUPRENORPHINE:
- (Also known as Temgesic and Subutex.) New substances that have proven to reduce cravings associated with heroin withdrawal. May also be helpful in treating cocaine addiction.
- ENDORPHINS:
- Naturally produced chemicals in the brain that create feelings of happiness, euphoria, serenity and fearlessness.
- LAAM (LEVO-ALPHA-ACETYLMETHADOL):
- Like methadone, LAAM is a synthetic opiate used to treat heroin addiction, blunting withdrawal for up to 72 hours.
- MDMA (3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETA-MINE):
- Known as ecstasy, E, and X, MDMA is the most popular of the "club drugs," a synthetic stimulant with mild hallucinogenic properties.
- METHADONE (METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE):
- Like LAAM, a synthetic opiate used to treat heroin addiction. Methadone is non-intoxicating and blunts symptoms of withdrawal.
- NALOXONE:
- A short-acting narcotic antagonist that binds to opiate receptors and blocks them. Used to treat opiate overdose.
- NALTREXONE:
- A long-lasting narcotic antagonist that blocks opiate receptors. Used to treat heroin addiction.
- OPIOID:
- A drug, hormone, or other...
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