New Resource Available for Nurses on Buprenorphine

Dear Nursing Professionals:
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), is releasing a Technical Assistant Publication (TAP 30) titled
“Buprenorphine: A Guide for Nurses.” This publication is intended to provide nurses, including
registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and Advanced
Practice Nurses (APNs) with current information about buprenorphine products-Suboxone®
(buprenorphine and naloxone) and Subutex® (buprenorphine)-for the pharmacological treatment of
opioid addiction. This Guide can also serve as a resource to enable nurses working with physician
prescribers to improve treatment outcomes for individuals receiving buprenorphine treatment for
opioid addiction.