Journal of Addiction and Dependence | Volume 4 | Issue 1 | 2018-02-02

Suicide treatment by administration of buprenorphine

Jamshid Ahmadi

Abstract

Background: Buprenorphine is commonly applied to control pain and treat opioid withdrawals. It can be a suitable alternative treatment for suicidality, refractory depression, self-destructive actions and anxiety. Furthermore, it has a major abuse potential that limits its use in suicidal patients with a history of substance abuse. Objective:Toilluminate the effects of buprenorphine onsuicidaltendencies.Conclusions: Buprenorphine canprovide a suitable, simple, speedy, and safemeans of suicidetreatment.