Buprenorphine versus heroin dependence: comparison of toxicologic and psychopathologic characteristics.
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.
Torrens
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Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Spain.
San
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L
Camí
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J
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D002047:Buprenorphine; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010555:Personality Inventory; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000175:diagnosis; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation
D002047:Buprenorphine