A case of buprenorphine abuse.
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.
D000328:Adult; D002047:Buprenorphine; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009019:Morphinans; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
D009019:Morphinans; D002047:Buprenorphine