Hey! I had know idea I was that much of a help, it's so good to hear that I have helped though;) Anyhow, you're on the right track. Suboxone is buprenorphine with naloxone. The naloxone blocks the effects of opiates which is what sends you into withdrawal and prevents you from getting high if you take opiates while it is in your system. Just think of your receptors as little holes that are being plugged by the naloxone, i you then take oxy's or vicodin etc. the opiate will not be able to bind to the receptors because "the holes" are filled by the naloxone so the opiates cannot have an effect. (though it is NOT impossible to get "high" while on subutex or suboxone)
Subutex is just buprenorphine, (no naloxone.) This is a good way to start detox or even end a taper, that way you avoid a potentially dangerous withdrawal syndrome. Once the opiates are out of your system and you are past the withdrawal phase you start suboxone.
I hope this answers your question, let me know how everything is. I wrote you back earlier. I will check my e-mail again when I get up. Please let me know if you need anything.
xoxo- Dutchess
Even when you don't write to me I read others and it is always (up to this point, anyway) been something that relates to me as well. Not to mention, all the questions you have answered for me. I know you are busy, but just want u to know that your time here is appreciated. It is nice to have someone from the "field" to explain that side of things. So, thank you again and that's what I thought. Though it really doesn't matter now b/c I think that I have made the right decision. I just had a weak moment but when push came to shove I still overcame, and I think THAT SAYS ALOT!!!
Have a great weekend, I will talk to you soon.
love, tracy