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The drug’s use was also on the rise in places like New York, where, in the following year, at least 95% of those admitted to drug addiction treatment reported using it.

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Unfortunately, despite the drugs’ promise, drug manufacturers seem reluctant to pay for the larger trials that would be needed to seek Food and Drug Administration approval for use for addiction.