Tennessee Department of Health Finds Some Overdose Deaths Associated With Buprenorphine
January 8, 2018
Nashville, TN – Buprenorphine is an important part of treatment for many with substance use disorder, and coupled with therapy and support it can save lives. However, Tennessee Department of Health data show an increase in deaths associated with buprenorphine when the drug is used with another respiratory depressant.
As organizations and individuals across Tennessee work to reduce the impact of the epidemic of drug overdoses in our state, TDH is raising awareness of risks associated with buprenorphine when combined with other drugs.
Buprenorphine Coupled with Counseling Effective in Addiction Treatment, but Has Risk for Misuse.
