Buprenorphine Lowers Opioid OD Risk, But Only If Taken As Directed Long-Term

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Key Takeaways

  • Buprenorphine dramatically lowers overdose risk among teenagers and young adults

  • However, it’s more effective when taken for at least a year

  • Those who quit sooner or had low adherence to their prescription had a higher risk of overdose

Originally published on healthday.com, part of the BLOX Digital Content Exchange.