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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
Ref: Goodman and Gilman 12th/660-661 *Disulfiram is used for alcohol de-addiction and not for opioid. *Methadone or Buprenorphine are used to prevent withdrawal symptoms. *Alpha 2 Agonists like clonidine and lofexidine are used to treat sympathetic withdrawal symptoms of opioid addiction.

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