Initiating buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder without prerequisite withdrawal: a systematic review
Abstract Background Opioid withdrawal symptoms prior to buprenorphine initiation may be intolerable and as a result, alternative strategies have emerged. We aim to systematically review the efficacy and safety of buprenorphine initiation that aims to omit prerequisite withdrawal. Methods We conducte...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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| Series: | Addiction Science & Clinical Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-021-00244-8 |