Buprenorphine Treatment
Buprenorphine, a medication that eases the suffering
associated with opiate withdrawal, has recently
been approved for use by physicians with special
credentials and is now available at Penn Addiction
Medicine. The medication can be administered
on an outpatient basis under close medical supervision.
Detoxification
and maintenance therapy are possible with buprenorphine.
Potential candidates include individuals who
use any of the following opiates, or others,
on a regular basis:
- Heroin
- Demerol
- Morphine
- Percocet
- Vicodin
- Oxycodone
- Hydrocodone
- Dilaydid
- MS Contin
- Oxy Contin
- Duragesic Patch
- Fentanyl
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