Buprenorphine is different from other opioids in that it is a partial opioid agonist. This property of buprenorphine may allow for:
- less euphoria and physical dependence
- lower potential for misuse
- a ceiling on opioid effects
- relatively mild withdrawal profile
At the appropriate dose buprenorphine treatment may:
- Suppress symptoms of opioid withdrawal
- Decrease cravings for opioids
- Reduce illicit opioid use
- Block the effects of other opioids
- Help patients stay in treatment
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