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Appendix G
Pages 199-200

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... · Demonstration that nicotine replacement is an effective treatment modality for a small but significant population of smokers. · Nicotine chewing gum and transdermal nicotine patches approved for over-the-counter sale in 1996; nicotine nasal spray approved for prescription use in 1996; advances in other preparations.
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... · Evaluation of long-term methadone or LAAM therapy in reducing illicit opioid drug use in many patients. · Evaluation of buprenorphine and other partial agonist compounds as safer replacements for methadone treatment.
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