Table 1. Demographic Information and Treatment Outcomes for Patients Treated with Methadone or Buprenorphine for Opioid Dependence.
| Treatment group | Methadone | Methadone | Buprenorphine | Buprenorphine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnicity | EA | AA | EA | AA |
| Number (% male) | 275 (63.3%) | 36 (72.2%) | 291 (72.5%) | 41 (65.9%) |
| Mean age±SD | 35.7±10.6 | 47.8±8.7 | 35.9±11.2 | 47.4±9.8 |
| Mean maximal dose±SD (mg) | 99.7±46.4 | 79.2±26.5 | 24.8±8.4 | 22.5±6.9 |
| Mean % opioid positive Urinalysis±SD | 36.9±32.9% | 51.7±34.3% | 34.9±36.9% | 48.3±38.2% |
| Mean % cocaine positive Urinalysis±SD | 31.6±38.2% | 52.0±43.3% | 26.1±33.9% | 49.0±37.2% |
Abbreviations: AA, African-American; EA, European-American.