How Motivations for Using Buprenorphine Products Differ From Using Opioid Analgesics: Evidence from an Observational Study of Internet Discussions Among Recreational Users

BackgroundOpioid use disorder (OUD) poses medical and societal concerns. Although most individuals with OUD in the United States are not in drug abuse treatment, buprenorphine is considered a safe and effective OUD treatment, which reduces illicit opioid use, mortality, and o...

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Main Authors: Butler, Stephen F, Oyedele, Natasha K, Dailey Govoni, Taryn, Green, Jody L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2020-03-01
Series:JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Online Access:http://publichealth.jmir.org/2020/1/e16038/