Treatment For Heroin Addiction: Methadone Facts

Question: Can someone provide me with information regarding buprenorphine as a treatment for heroin addiction?

(Posted by: ayesha e on 2007-07-03 20:42:05)

I've always heard about methadone, but lately, I've been hearing about buprenorphine as well. How is this different from methadone?

Posted by: aisling tu on 2007-07-03, 20:44:04

The Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore asserts that just one injection of buprenorphine can block the effects of heroin and relieve heroin craving and withdrawal symptoms for as long as 6 weeks. Tests have also showed that the formulation of buprenorphine is safe, well-tolerated, and has no side effects nor signs of any opioid intoxication or respiratory depression. In addition, the patients did not anymore need additional medication for the relief of withdrawal symptoms. All in all, buprenorphine seems an appealing alternative to methadone in the treatment of drug addiction.

Posted by: Nichole H on 2007-07-03, 20:49:34

Http:/ / en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/ Buprenorphine nida.nih.gov/ NIDA_Notes/ NNVol10N1/ Bupren.html heroindiaries.com/ BuprenorphineFAQ.html < <this one gives the difference. Hope this helps!!