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Which of the following drugs is not used in opioid dependence?

A
Disulfiram
B
Clonidine
C
Lorazepam
D
Naltrexone
High-Yield Explanation
Treatment of opioid dependence 1)   Detoxification (treatment of withdrawal syndrome) Methadone is the DOC Alternatives:- Buprenorphine, LAAM, clonidine, clonidine with naltrexone with or without benzodiazepines (Lorazepam, oxazepam), Lofexidine, Dextropropoxyphene, diphenoxylate. 2)   Maintenance (to prevent relapse) Methadone is the DOC Alternatives:- Buprenorphine, LAAM, opioid antagonists (Naltrexone).

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