Reflections on Medicine & Life
The most common concern expressed about medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with either Suboxone® (aka buprenorphine) or methadone is, “Aren’t we just replacing one addiction with another?” Patients, families, other clinicians, and various stakeholders interested in reversing the opioid epidemic, all have
Throughout my clinical career, I have had multiple conversations with patients, family members, and other clinicians about the role of Suboxone® (aka buprenorphine) in treating opioid addiction. The most common objection to the recommendation has to be, “Aren’t we just
Today I found myself answering trying to help someone asking for things to keep in mind when prescribing buprenorphine, more commonly known by one of its brand names, Suboxone®. I responded with list below. Treating patients with any medication can