Buprenorphine Detoxification is relatively new in Canada but quite well established throughout the world, especially in Europe. The purpose of such a detoxification is to help patients tolerate with much greater comfort the symptoms associated with opiate withdrawal, thereby decreasing the chances of relapse to opiate dependence. In the event that Buprenorphine Detoxification is unsuccessful, continued agonist therapy with a relatively quick taper is also an option. We strongly recommend the importance of continuing aftercare in the form of addiction psychotherapy aimed towards various early recovery issues and relapse prevention strategies.