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[ksm1015]

Is anyone aware of free suboxone programs?  I would really appreciate your help.  Thank you

[ksm1015]

I will and need to keep working on it.

[mellie4]

I'm glad suboxone helped you.  I was only asking because so many people seem to ask about it when they don't have a big habit.  I hope you'll be able to find some financial help with it; I know it's expensive.  It's a shame that finances have to enter into it at all when someone is looking for something that helps.

If you do find something, maybe you can post about it in case it will help anyone else.  You may also want to check with the manufacturer.  They sometimes offer discounts on things.

[ksm1015]

Thanks for the info.  I will follow up with your suggestions.  I am on suboxone because I was taking at least 360 mgs plus on a daily basis. I quit because I ended up in the hospital with respritory distress and almost didn't make it.  Ended up in CCU for 4 days and now have conjestive heart failure at 52 years of age. Have been on suboxone since March 2, 2011. I am doing and feeling great, in fact I have come down on my suboxone dosage.  I was just wondering if the was any kind of financial help out there. Thanks again for your help.

[ANewLife4Me]

My doctor got me a whole year free on sub through Medicaid.  I was only charged office visits and the meds were free for one year.  The doctor's office you go through should (if they are not just in it for the money), see if you qualify.  I think last time my doctor said he was allowed 5 patients on Medicaid.  Hope this helps.

[justsaynotodrugs]

         Go to your local health department they will investigate the free program.

[Luckytwice]

I don't know of any free ones, unless medicaid covers it. But there are Buprenorphine treatment centers that will get you started for less than $100.

What makes you think you need  a subs treatment? It really isn't something you'd want for a problem that isn't that severe.  Subs themselves are a very strong opiate, and withdrawals from that stuff aren't pleasant either. You'd want to be careful that you aren't trading a smaller problem for a larger one.

That said, have you tried the NAABT web site's locator page? You can find a treatment center nearest your location there. Can't post links here apperantly,  but just use those initials plus a dot then an org.

[mellie4]

I haven't heard of any free suboxone programs.  I know where I am there are few doctors who prescribe it.  Suboxone is big business.  You could ask your doctor if they know of any free or subsidized suboxone programs.  You could also check with detoxes.  Do you have insurance at all?  You may want to contact a state agency and see if they have any leads.

Why are you interested in suboxone?  What are you coming off and how much do you use?  Suboxone is a good thing for a lot of people; people that have a big addiction.  Read up on suboxone here and you'll learn about the pros and cons.  It's important to know what you're getting into.