UI - 000004

AU - Tennant FS

TI - (--)-a-Acetylmethadol for treatment of chronic pain patients who abuse opioids

AB - IN: U California Ctr for Health Science, School of Public Health, Los Angeles LA: English AB: Levo-

alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM), an opioid with a duration of action up to 72 hrs, relieved pain and eliminated

abuse of opioids in 3 of 4 patients (aged 26-62 yrs) who had chronic pain secondary to permanent,

anatomical alterations. LAAM appears particularly suited to chronic pain patients who require opioid

analgesia but abuse opioids. (14 ref) (PsycLIT Database Copyright 1984 American Psychological Assn, all

rights reserved) KP: levo-alpha-acetylmethadol; 26-62 yr old chronic pain patients who abuse opioids AN:

71-26756

SO - Drug and Alcohol Dependence 1983;12:243-247