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Observations on the effects of buprenorphine and methadone on illicit drug use

Published:2024-05-01 Issue:3 Volume:20 Page:193-195
ISSN:1551-7489
Container-title:Journal of Opioid Management
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Short-container-title:J of Opioid Management

Author:

Pesce Amadeo J.^ORCID,Tran Keith,Krock Kevin,Cua Agnes,Thomas Richard

Abstract

Objective: To determine if the agonistic effects of buprenorphine and methadone affect drug use. Method: Quantitative examination of urine drug concentrations of patients treated with buprenorphine and methadone. Results: Patients on buprenorphine had less opioid and methamphetamine drug use than those on methadone. Conclusion: Patients on buprenorphine therapy appear to use less illicit drugs.

Publisher

Weston Medical Publishing

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