Is Suboxone Really Sobriety?

[el_em_en_oh]

If one is taking Suboxone, do you consider that person sober?

*The person takes as prescribed and weened down to the lowest effective dose, with the help of a doctor
*The person doesn't drink alcohol, take any prescription medication they aren't supposed to, nor use any illegal substances
*The person goes to both AA and NA on a regular basis
*The person has a sponsor who has a sponsor
The person has worked the steps

Just curious what the forum thinks.

Is someone that takes Suboxone really "sober"?

[TS8777]

Everyone is different. In my opinion it's trading one drug for another. Ask yourself this question could you make it through your day without it? If your answer is no then your dependent on it. I am not bashing it because maybe it has helped some people but in my opinion it's just the new methadone clinic. Something the govt. can control. I believe being sober is simply that nothing no drugs at all.