Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is currently under investigation and development for the treatment of narcotic addiction. This drug has a long acting druation and is available in tablet form (as opposed to injection.)
It has been found to have 30 to 50 times the analgesic power of morphine.
"On October 8, 2002, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave final approval for the use of two buprenorphine - containing products to be marketed and sold as opiate addiction and withdrawal treatments. After several years of pressure from doctors, addicted opiate users, and harm reduction groups, this promising new treatment is available for use in the US".
Information Courtesy of DEA
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