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How does buprenorphine treat opioid abuse?
Buprenorphine activates the same opioid receptors in the body as opioids, but it binds to the receptor in a slightly different manner. Due to the activation of these receptors, buprenorphine effectively alleviates withdrawal symptoms (which result when these receptors are not activated) but is less likely to produce an overdose.
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