TREATMENT OF CHRONIC METHADONE DEPENDENCE WITH BUPRENORPHINE

Background: Methadone abuse is a puzzle. Objective: To uncover the achievement of a single high dose of 64 mg of buprenorphine for the remedy of methadone dependency. Results: 64 mg of buprenorphine as a single administration can be sufficient for the treatment of methadone dependent patient. Discussion: Our study indicates that buprenorphine 64 mg as a single dose only, can be sufficient for the treatment of methadone withdrawal symptoms. So, this work may be a substantial addition to the literature. Conclusions: We can conclude that a single high dose of buprenorphine may be enough for the treatment of methadone withdrawal symptoms.