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  • Title: The use of propoxyphene napsylate in the treatment of heroin and methadone addiction.
    Author: Inaba DS, Gay GR, Whitehead CA, Newmeyer JA, Bergin D.
    Journal: West J Med; 1974 Aug; 121(2):106-11. PubMed ID: 4847425.
    Abstract:
    The use of methadone in the treatment of heroin addiction continues to be controversial. Propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon N(R)) is a possible alternative and a pilot study was conducted to test its acceptability, safety and clinical efficacy in treating long term, "multi-relapse" heroin addicts. Findings indicate that propoxyphene napsylate suppresses many of the symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal phenomena. It should be viewed as a very promising therapeutic tool to be used in conjunction with psychological counseling and socio-vocational rehabilitation in detoxification and maintenance therapy for heroin or methadone addiction.
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