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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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