How do I find a physician to prescribe Buprenorphine?
Buprenorphine is a medication that is used to treat heroin and other opiate addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has created an online directory of physicians who can prescribe Buprenorphine for opiate addiction. It is updated daily and contains the names, addresses and telephone numbers of those physicians who have received credentials from SAMHSA and an I.D. number from the Drug Enforcement Administration. It may be easier to find a hospital-based physician than a private physician to prescribe Buprenorphine, as they are no longer restricted by the 30 patient treatment limit. If you are a veteran, contact your VA Hospital for more information.
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