Punjab de‑addiction centers — especially government-run OOAT (Outpatient Opioid Assisted Treatment) clinics — the main chewable medication provided for opioid (heroin/painkiller) dependence is buprenorphine, administered as sublingual tablets or films that are placed under the tongue (not fully chewed) 📌 Why buprenorphine (sublingual)? It is a partial opioid agonist, easing withdrawal by curbing cravings without the full effect of opioids. Designed to dissolve under the tongue, not fully chewed — making misuse harder. In Punjab, like many Indian states, it is restricted to authorized de‑addiction facilities (government + approved private centers) due to past misuse (ਤਾਜ਼ੀਆਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਖਬਰਾਂ,ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ,ਦਿਲਚਸਪ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਹੋਰ ਵੀਡੀਓ ਦੇਖਣ ਲਈ ਸਾਡਾ Youtube Channel Subscribe ਕਰੋ ਜੀ ਅਤੇ ਨਾਲ Bell ਦਾ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਵੀ ਦਬਾਓ) Subscribe Our Youtube Channel for Daily Updates and New Videos. Like Our Facebook Page --- https://www.facebook.com/SurkhabMedia Follow On instagram - https://www.instagram.com/surkhabtv/ Website - http://surkhabtv.com ** Subscribe and Press Bell Icon also to get Notification on Your Phone ** #surkhabtv #punjabnewstoday #surkhabtvlive #sikhnews #dailypunjabinews