What is Replacement Narcotic Therapy?
RNT is the most widely known and well researched treatment for opiate dependency. The goals of therapy are to prevent abstinence syndrome (relapse), reduce narcotic cravings, and block the euphoric effects of illicit opiate use. RNT is comprehensive treatment with synthetic opiates approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for opiate-addicted patients. Authorized narcotic replacement medications are methadone and levo-alpha-acetylmethadol (LAAM). They are available to patients receiving treatment in a licensed Narcotic Treatment Program (NTP). RNT has been shown to be the most successful treatment in helping individuals stop using heroin. It has been used for treating heroin addiction for over 30 years and is extremely effective when combined with counseling, medical services, and other necessary treatment to help the patient return to a life without addiction. The use of methadone and LAAM in the treatment of opiate addiction has been shown to be effective for selecte
