Buprenorphine is a medication used to help people who are addicted to opioids, like heroin or painkillers. It works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings, allowing people to gradually stop using those drugs. Full definition
The debate over whether «to expand or not to expand» prescribing of buprenorphine for opioid abuse is discussed in an expert review in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice, published by Wolters Kluwer. (sciencedaily.com)
«Expand prescribing of buprenorphine for opioid abuse? (sciencedaily.com)
To prescribe buprenorphine in office - based settings, physicians must receive a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) waiver, complete special training, and comply with limits on the number of treated patients. (sciencedaily.com)