July 5, 2008
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Buprenorphine treatment:

  • Definition: Buprenorphine is a drug used to treat heroin and other opiate dependence problems. A patient must get proper treatment by trained physician, with supportive counseling 2-3 times weekly throughout duration of treatment program. Doctor can write prescription for doses. Consumed as a tablet that dissolves under the tongue. It blocks withdrawal and cravings without producing a high. Less addictive than methadone with fewer overdose occurrences.

    • Additional Information is available thru the following links

    http://buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/bwns/

    http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/subutex_suboxone/default.htm

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