A case of buprenorphine abuse
- 1 March 1984
- journal article
- case report
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 140 (7) , 425-426
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb108106.x
Abstract
Buprenorphine is a powerful new analgesic agent with agonist and antagonist opiate receptor activity. Its withdrawal symptoms have been reported as being mild; however, its potential for abuse is not known. A case of buprenorphine abuse is reported, in which the patient's history and his response to naloxone suggest that important underlying factors were physical tolerance and dependence.Keywords
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