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The Facts about Buprenorphine for Treatment of Opioid Addiction

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This brochure informs patients about buprenorphine and medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. It describes addiction and withdrawal, how buprenorphine works, its proper use, its side effects, and how it fits with counseling in the recovery process.

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SMA15-4442
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August 2015
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