The Effect of Buprenorphine and Bupropion in the Treatment of Methamphetamine Dependency and Craving
Jamshid Ahmadi *
Substance Abuse Research Center, Dual Diagnosis Ward, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Background: Methamphetamine dependency and abuse is a growing problem in the world.
Objective: To compare efficacy of buprenorphine and bupropion in the treatment of methamphetamine craving in a single case.
Results: Buprenorphine is more effective than bupropion in the treatment of methamphetamine craving.
Discussion: This case indicates although both buprenorphine and bupropion could be beneficial in treating methamphetamine dependency and withdrawal craving, however, buprenorphine is much more effective than bupropion.
Conclusion: To our knowledge there is not any report on buprenorphine use in the treatment of methamphetamine craving in Iran and other countries as well, therefore this case-study of an Iranian patient could represent the most innovative information.
Keywords: Methamphetamine, dependency, craving, bupropion, buprenorphine