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Treatment of Kratom Withdrawal and Addiction With Buprenorphine.

Authors :
Khazaeli A
Jerry JM
Vazirian M
Source :
Journal of addiction medicine [J Addict Med] 2018 Nov/Dec; Vol. 12 (6), pp. 493-495.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

: In this article, we describe a middle-aged woman with a history of addiction to opioid medications who eventually became dependent on kratom. Her kratom-related withdrawal symptoms responded to a trial of buprenorphine-naloxone. Subsequently, she was maintained on this medication.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1935-3227
Volume :
12
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of addiction medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
30383616
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/ADM.0000000000000435