Affiliation

Substance Abuse Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

Corresponding Author

Jamshid Ahmadi, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Founder and Director, Substance Abuse Research Center; Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran, E-mail: Jamshid_Ahmadi@yahoo.com

Citation

Ahmadi, J. Positive Effect of Low Dose of Buprenorphine in the Treatment of Severe Hashish Withdrawal craving: An Original Arcade. (2016) J Addict Depend 2(2): 1- 3.

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Abstract

Background: Hashish abuse and hashish induced disorders are common globally.
Objective: The goal is to describe the effect of low dose of buprenorphine on the treatment of severe hashish withdrawal craving.
Method: We assess the competence of buprenorphine in the reduction of hashish withdrawal craving.
Results: Administration of four mg of buprenorphine per day is very valuable in the reduction of severe hashish withdrawal craving.
Discussion: Our findings indicate that low doses of buprenorphine is beneficial in the treatment of severe hashish withdrawal craving. This is a fascinating result.
Conclusion: To our knowledge positive effect of four mg of buprenorphine per day in these situations has not been published yet, and this finding is a significant addition to the literature.