Edie

Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence

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Summary

Background

Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and buprenorphine are common medications provided as OAT. We aimed...