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The DEA banned SR-17018, a promising opioid withdrawal aid, by classifying it like heroin, blocking a potential solution for addiction.
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Opioid Users Found a ‘Miracle Drug’ to Help Them Quit. Then the DEA Banned It
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On Reddit and Discord, people addicted to opioids say SR-17018 can remove withdrawal symptoms. Despite its potential, the DEA has placed it in the same category as heroin.
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