Dive into the world of Buprenorphine, a key player in the battle against opioid use disorder. It’s also used to treat acute and chronic pain. Discover how it can be used under the tongue, in the cheek, by injection, as a skin patch, or as an implant. Learn how it’s typically started when withdrawal symptoms have begun and for the first two days of treatment under direct observation of a healthcare provider.
Buprenorphine is a very powerful opioid that is used in Suboxone to treat opiate addiction. Many addicts strive to obtain and maintain a “high” feeling, which is why they continue to misuse or abuse heroin. The urge to get high can be very overwhelming for an addict and this is why many clinicians are treating […]