12 years of Substitution treatment with buprenorphine for opioid addicts in Austria– obstacles and challenges
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Buprenorphine (Subutex®; Suboxone® buprenorphine and naloxone in combination) is since more than 12 years a fully accepted treatment choice for opioid dependence in Austria. In Austria up to now buprenorphine has reached like in France the status of a first choice medication together with methadone maintenance treatment. Until now the potential of buprenorphine as a treatment choice is not fully used. Key-Words: : Buprenorphine, Subutex®; Suboxone®, first choice medication, maintenance treatment
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