DEA Classifies SR-17018, a Promising Opioid Withdrawal Aid, as a Controlled Substance

DEA Classifies SR-17018, a Promising Opioid Withdrawal Aid, as a Controlled Substance

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SR-17018, a drug reported by opioid users on Reddit and Discord to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, has been classified by the DEA in the same category as heroin. This decision comes despite the drug's potential to help individuals quit opioid use. The classification may impact access to this emerging treatment option.

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