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How are Subutex and Suboxone different from the current treatment options for opiate dependence such as methadone?

April 26, 2017dependence different methadone opiate Options SUBOXONE subutex treatment

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How are Subutex and Suboxone different from the current treatment options for opiate dependence such as methadone?

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Currently opiate dependence treatments like methadone can be dispensed only in a limited number of clinics that specialize in addiction treatment. There are not enough addiction treatment centers to help all patients seeking treatment. Subutex and Suboxone are the first narcotic drugs available under the Drug Abuse Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 for the treatment of opiate dependence that can be prescribed in a doctor’s office. This change will provide more patients the opportunity to access treatment.