Resource Center: Dependence

The following lists the DSM-IV Criteria for Substance Abuse and Substance Dependence.

Visit the SAMHSA website to complete and submit the waiver form: http://buprenorphine.samhsa.gov/howto.html

This dosing flow chart depicts clinical dosing guidelines for nonphysically dependent.

This dosing flow chart depicts clinical dosing guidelines for patients physically dependent on short-acting opioids such as heroin.

This dosing flow chart depicts clinical dosing guidelines for patients physically dependent on long-acting opioids such as methadone.

This flow chart depicts clinical guidelines for Day 2 of induction for non-physically dependent patients.

This dosing flow chart depicts clinical guidelines for patients who are physically dependent on short- or long- acting opioids.

This dosing flow chart depicts clinical dosing guidelines for nonphysically dependent patients.

This flow chart depicts clinical guidelines for Day 2 of induction for non-physically dependent patients.

This flow chart depicts clinical guidelines for switching a patient from buprenorphine to buprenorphine/naloxone.