Update on the clinical use of buprenorphine: In opioid-related disorders.

Conclusion Buprenorphine is a safe and effective agent for detoxification from opioids. It can be used as a first-line agent in maintenance programs, owing to its lower abuse potential relative to other opioids. Its effectiveness in primary care settings makes it a useful therapeutic tool for family physicians.
PMID: 22267618 [PubMed – in process] (Source: Canadian Family Physician Medecin de Famille Canadien)