Buprenorphine versus heroin dependence: comparison of toxicologic and psychopathologic characteristics

Am J Psychiatry. 1993 May;150(5):822-4. doi: 10.1176/ajp.150.5.822.

Abstract

Sociodemographic, toxicologic, and psychopathologic characteristics of 22 buprenorphine addicts and 45 heroin addicts admitted for inpatient detoxification were compared. Although the buprenorphine addicts were older, clinically significant differences were not apparent. The availability of buprenorphine may be the main reason for its abuse.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis
  • Buprenorphine*
  • Depressive Disorder / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Heroin Dependence / diagnosis*
  • Heroin Dependence / psychology
  • Heroin Dependence / rehabilitation
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Personality Inventory
  • Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / diagnosis
  • Substance-Related Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Substance-Related Disorders / psychology
  • Substance-Related Disorders / rehabilitation

Substances

  • Buprenorphine