Handbook of Office Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Second Edition is an invaluable guide to any provider licensed to prescribe this evidence-based medication assisted treatment for Opioid Dependence. Experts in the field provide detailed chapters on topics such as Data on Rates and Use of Overdose Deaths, Efficacy and Safety of Buprenorphine, Clinical Use in Dosing Involving Special Populations such as Adolescents, Pregnant Women, and Patients with Pain, as well as sections on Psychiatric and Medical Comorbidities. In addition to being an excellent guide for prescribers of Buprenorphine, this text serves as an excellent learning tool for medical students, residents, fellows in addiction medicine or addition psychiatry, and medical providers interested in treating this challenging, but potentially very rewarding population.—Lon R. Hays, M.D., MBA, Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, University of Kentucky

The Handbook of Office Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opiate Dependence, 2e is the long sought after missing link to effective and comprehensive Opiate treatment. This masterful manuscript provides the expert clinical guidance that both novice and experienced practitioners will find to be immediately useful. The comprehensiveness of this handbook is unmatched and invaluable for those seeking to provide state of the art competent Opiate dependence treatment.—Louis E. Baxter, Sr., M.D., DFASAM, President & CEO, Professional Assistance Program New Jersey, Inc., Past President ASAM, Director ABAM, Co-Director Addiction Medicine Fellowship Howard University Hospital

This book is the most up-to-date resource on the principal office-based treatment for opioid-dependent patients. Because it draws on the leadership of the addiction field, and is comprehensive and clearly focused, both experienced physicians and those new to these patients can turn to it with great confidence.—Marc Galanter, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York

The Handbook of Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Second Edition, provides a thorough tour of every aspect of using this medication to care for patients and, through its clear, well-organized structure, encourages the reader to pinpoint precisely and readily the specific guidance needed even in the midst of a clinical encounter. This book serves as a perfect companion to buprenorphine training courses because it codifies and amplifies all the knowledge gained in the course.—Andrew J. Saxon, M.D., Professor and Director, Addiction Psychiatry Residency Program, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Director, Center of Excellence in Substance Abuse Treatment and Education (CESATE), VA Puget Sound Health Care System

Treatment for addictive disease must break through long-existing stigma to be incorporated into the fabric of the medical treatment community. Education is the key to breaking through stigma. Renner, Levounis, and LaRose expertly educate by answering buprenorphine-related questions asked by both longstanding addiction practitioners and general practice clinicians. By adding historic perspective, the authors provide necessary context to help clinicians reduce morbidity and mortality in their patient population.—Stuart Gitlow, M.D., MPH, Past President, American Society of Addiction Medicine

This book provides good clinical guidance for those interested in offering medication-assisted treatments for this patient population. An added bonus is that this book can be used to complete the qualifying training required for the buprenorphine waiver.—Michael Easton, M.D., Doody's Book Review