A retrospective evaluation of patients switched from buprenorphine (subutex) to the buprenorphine/naloxone combination (suboxone)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Finland, buprenorphine (Subutex) is the most abused opioid. In order to curb this problem, many treatment centres transferred ("forced transfer") their buprenorphine patients to the buprenorphine plus naloxone (Suboxone)...

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Main Authors: Vorma Helena, Simojoki Kaarlo, Alho Hannu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy
Online Access:http://www.substanceabusepolicy.com/content/3/1/16