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Methadone and buprenorphine calls to the U.S. poison control centers: 2000–2008
| All methadone exposures | Methadone deaths | All buprenorphine exposures | Buprenorphine deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,387 | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 1,914 | 35 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2,696 | 58 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3,126 | 44 | 104 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3,885 | 75 | 318 | 2 |
| 2005 | 4,256 | 84 | 580 | 1 |
| 2006 | 4,555 | 108 | 909 | 3 |
| 2007 | 5,025 | 121 | 1,590 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4,765 | 103 | 2,607 | 2 |
Source: National Poison Data System, American Association of Poison Control Centers.
