Review highlights poor rates of patient retention in buprenorphine treatment

Although a number of studies have concluded that there is little benefit from adding a behavioral intervention to buprenorphine maintenance treatment for opioid dependence, a review of the research demonstrates ongoing limitations in the effectiveness of buprenorphine treatment as currently practiced, including a high dropout rate. The results indicate the need for more individualized treatment approaches for patients receiving buprenorphine, according to researchers.

Source: The Brown University Psychopharmacology Update - March 23, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Tags: What's New in Research Source Type: research