Methadone and Buprenorphine as Medication for Addiction Treatment Diversely Affect Inflammation and Craving Depending on Their Doses

Methadone and Buprenorphine as Medication for Addiction Treatment Diversely Affect Inflammation and Craving Depending on Their Doses

Buprenorphine and methadone are widely used as medication for addiction treatment (MAT) in patients with opioid use disorders. However, there is no compelling evidence of their impact on the immune–endocrine response. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the effects of the aforementioned...

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Main Authors: Christonikos Leventelis, Aristidis S. Veskoukis, Andrea Paola Rojas Gil, Panagiotis Papadopoulos, Maria Garderi, Asimina Angeli, Antzouletta Kampitsi, Maria Tsironi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
methadone
buprenorphine
opioid maintenance treatment
inflammation
growth factors
cytokines
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/13/2/40
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