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01-24-2006, 07:35 AM
New drug treats the new face of addiction
By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY
Buprenorphine is the first medication available from the doctor's office for treating addiction to opioids, which are narcotic painkillers and heroin. Methadone, the only other drug used to treat opioid addiction, is available only at methadone clinics.
http://usatoday.com/news/health/2006-01-23-bupe-treatment_x.htm
By Rita Rubin, USA TODAY
Buprenorphine is the first medication available from the doctor's office for treating addiction to opioids, which are narcotic painkillers and heroin. Methadone, the only other drug used to treat opioid addiction, is available only at methadone clinics.
http://usatoday.com/news/health/2006-01-23-bupe-treatment_x.htm