Suboxyn

[jwlew]

My son has been clean for about 30 days.  He is addicted to oxycotin and continues to have very strong cravings.  He feels 80% sure he will use if he does not get help. He is attending a 5 night a week 3 hours a night out patient  program and started on an antidepressant about a week ago.  He wants to get into a Suboxyn clinic, but I'm concerned after reading all the negative comments regarding detox from suboxyn.  Is there anything that will help his cravings that is not so addictive?  

[mom_of_two136]

Just thought I would give you a point of view from someone who takes suboxone. I have been on it since aug 08 and am slowly weaning off. I have been addiction free since. No cravings or increasing my dosage. With that said, it was not an easy choice to go on suboxone. I really had to look at the pros and cons and everyone is different. I tried several times to stop my opiate usage without success. I always went back. I know it seems you are trading one vice for another and in some ways you are. However, for me, it has given me the time to get healthy physically and mentally so that when I am off any medications I can handle it. I am not in a hurry to stop and naturally reducing my dosage has been easy with suboxone (for me). I know several people who have successfully wean off with little problems. Not saying I will have no problems. I know its not a magic pill that will take away withdraw symptoms. You will also read about people who have struggled with the weaning process. For me, it literally saved my life. A year ago I was on life support fighting for my life because I was so depressed with my failure I wanted it to end. Suboxone can be a bumpy road but for some it is a life saver.

Is this the first time your son has stopped? I would only recommend suboxone to those who have tried other alternatives without success. But it can be a life saver to those who really need it. I also did 90/90 with AA/NA which really helped but it was not enough for me. You son is lucky to have such a caring supportive mother. Hang in there and just keep letting your son know that you are there for him. It makes such a difference that unconditional love. Do alot of research before you even consider suboxone. There are good and bad experiences out there like anything else. Read other peoples stories and opinions but remember everyone is different in what they can handle. I really wish you the best of luck.

[worried878]

suboxone can help...but if used longer than a few weeks it can become a demon as well...and his cravings will persist for a while yet..the meetings will help..time will help..long term sub is used for those who relapse over and over...but they usually have wds when they stop it..legal drug use is better in many cases than illegal drug use tho...if he has been clean a month it would be a shame to get on sub now...but if he is going to relapse then only he knows/and u/those close to him what he needs

the brain will heal enuf in 90 days to where the huge craving, depression, lack of motivation etc subsides..that is why AA has the slogan "90 meetings in 90 days"  c if he can make it 90 days..things will look up from there...time heals

[minim]

if your son has been clean for 30 days then the subs are def NOT the way to go..... Congrats to him.... but do not go on the subs... in fact they will prob make him sick.

[gizzy32]

I dont' know a lot about suboxone, only what I have read here. If your son is 30 days clean going on sub would not be a good idea in my opinion, but you will get more feedback. He is already through w/d's and the mental part is what we have to work on the most. Attending outpatient will do him wonders and I imagine the antidepressant will start helping him also in a short time. Ask him to come on here too, this is a great support group and helped me get through many cravings and stay clean.

Cravings are part of the process and I craved the worst the first month, so bad all i wanted to do was sleep. As we learn tools and heal cravings do happen less for most and less intense. I still crave every now and then, but at 6 months clean they have become rare, i never would have believed that, lol. Congrats to your son on 30 days, recovery takes some time, but he is taking the right steps now. Best of luck to you and your son.

[Ella789]

  I'm sorry that your son is having such a hard time.  I have got to tell you that he can not quit for you, his dad, or anyone else in his life.  He has to quit for hisself.  Nothing else will work.  If he wants to go to sub then I am sure others will be comming on to help out with their experiences.  I was addicted to Lortabs, quit Feb.16 '09.  I do not know anything about oxys.  I do know that we all have a common thread and that's the cravings.  They will get better and better the longer that he is off of the opiate.  Depression is common as it seems to want to hang around awhile too.  If he is not taking an antidepressant then he may benefit from 5-htp and l-tyrosine. Extra viatamins and minerals.  Water and mineral water(gatoraid). melatonin can help with sleep.
Keep posting on this thread and best wishes

Ella