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All of the following can be used to treat heroin dependence except

A
Disulfiram
B
Buprenorphine
C
Clonidine
D
Lofexidine
High-Yield Explanation
Disulfiram is given for alcohol withdrawal. Buprenorphine is used as a maintaining drug in opioid addicts as it has a lesser degree of tolerance and dependence liability. Clonidine and lofexidine are alpha 2 agonists used to depress autonomic withdrawal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, anxiety and diarrhoea. Ref: KD Tripathi 8th ed.

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