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Buprenorphine Study

Research Brief:
To provide an overview of the international research and literature available regarding the use of Buprenorphine as an intervention in the treatment of Opiate Dependence Syndrome.

Tender awarded to:
National Medicines Information Centre (NMIC).

Published:
October 2002.

Dissemination:
The report has been sent to Minister Eoin Ryan, TD, with a letter from the Chairperson of the NACD outlining the key points in the report. Minister Noel Ahern, TD, (successor to Eoin Ryan TD) has forwarded his comments to the Minister for Health & Children Micheál Martin, TD., with two copies of the report. A launch event for a limited audience was held in late October to disseminate the findings of the report. The report is available from the website or directly from the office.

See published report: NACD Report on the Use of Buprenorphine as an Intervention in the Treatment of Opiate Dependance Syndrome

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