Clinical Guidelines For The Use Of Buprenorphine In The Treatment Of Opioid Addiction, TIP 20

As a resource for provider organizations and practitioners, the federal the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) publishes a series of best-practice manuals on the treatment of substance abuse and other disorders called Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs). The purpose of this TIP is to provide consensus- and evidence-based guidance on the use of buprenorphine, an option for the treatment of opioid addiction. The goal of this TIP is to provide information that physicians can use to make practical and informed decisions about the use of buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction . . .