Buprenorphine maintenance versus placebo or methadone maintenance for opioid dependence

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Authors

Marina Davoli · Azienda Sanitaria Locale Roma 3

Abstract

Buprenorphine is an effective intervention for use in the maintenance treatment of heroin dependence, but it is less effective than methadone delivered at adequate dosages.

Topics & Keywords

Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Pain Management and Opioid Use Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd002207.pub3