Buprenorphine versus heroin dependence: comparison of toxicologic and psychopathologic characteristics



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Am J Psychiatry 1993; 150:822-824
Copyright © 1993 by American Psychiatric Association

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Buprenorphine versus heroin dependence: comparison of toxicologic and psychopathologic characteristics

M Torrens, L San and J Cami
Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain.

Sociodemographic, toxicologic, and psychopathologic characteristics of 22 buprenorphine addicts and 45 heroin addicts admitted for inpatient detoxification were compared. Although the buprenorphine addicts were older, clinically significant differences were not apparent. The availability of buprenorphine may be the main reason for its abuse.

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