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Buprenorphine, a drug used to treat opioid dependence, is an opioid itself which makes it prone to being abused. In responding to patients in Buprenorphine therapy, EMS providers should be aware of the clinical manifestations of overdose to be able to identify and institute emergency interventions to counteract the effects of the drug. Learn more about Buprenorphine overdose in this MedicCast toxicology episode with Lisa Booze of the Maryland Poison Center. The show also features EMS in the news and includes links for this tip for a more comprehensive review.

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