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Opioids: VT decriminalizes buprenorphine used for opioid dependence


Gov. Phil Scott signed into law
H.225,a bill that replaces criminal penalties with civil penalties for possession in quantities of 224 milligrams or less of buprenorphine. The medication is considered an opioid partial agonist and can produce effects weaker than heroin and methadone, known as full opioid agonists. Benefits associated with buprenorphine include its ability to diminish the effects of opioid dependence, like cravings and withdrawal symptoms. 
Scott in a letter to the General Assembly expressed some doubt, including concerns about the lack of data related to decriminalizing the medication and its efficacy in minimizing overdoses. 
Although I remain skeptical, I signed this bill because it is well-intentioned and offers another potential approach to reduce the impacts of substance use disorder, he said in the letter.  ....

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