| 摘要 |
The invention discloses a method of treatment for drug addiction, comprising administering a therapeutic agent to a patient. The therapeutic agent is delivered in an inactive state and is converted into its active form in the presence of a narcotic. The conversion produces at least one unpleasant side effect for the patient. The therapeutic agent is implanted in the form of a depot, and maybe a prodrug or microspheres. The agent may be injectable or may be packaged in the form of bioerodible sticks. The agent may also be delivered via a surgical method. The disclosed method can also be used to detect the consumption of a banned substance.
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