bupe

bupe
 n.— «From day one with “bupe,” as it has come to be called, patients seem to have a clear mind and are able to function better, which helps them immediately proceed with counseling.…He said buprenorphine helped him both physically and mentally to prepare for the drug-free rehabilitation phase of his recovery.» —“Innovative NY bupe program shows results” by Curtis L. Taylor Newsday (Long Island, N.Y.) July10, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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