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Published Online: August 1976

Therapeutic effects of methadone and 1-alpha-acetylmethadol

Publication: American Journal of Psychiatry

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Many heroin addicts prefer methadone maintenance treatment to 1-alpha- acetylmethadol(LAAM) because of the "rush-like" effect of methadone. Although there have been no observable differences in the safety and effectiveness of the two drugs, LAAM appears to lead to a more stable, consistent physiological state. The authors report on two patients who had ego defects characterized by severe mood swings. Both patients preferred LAAM to methadone because of its stabilizing effect and smoother action.

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American Journal of Psychiatry
Pages: 955 - 957
PubMed: 942010

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Published in print: August 1976
Published online: 1 April 2006

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