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New artical on Suboxne
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) was developed as an alternative to methadone that would be equally effective in treating opiate addiction but less likely to be abused. But Baltimore officials say that an underground market for the drug has developed, leading to "bupe" abuse and some deaths, the Baltimore Sun reported Dec. 16.
Unlike methadone, buprenorphine can be prescribed by individual doctors or group practices, not just distributed at treatment clinics. The drug's formula is designed to minimize its abuse potential -- it contains naloxone, which makes users sick if they ingest it -- but some users are crushing the pills and snorting or injecting the drug to get high, either filtering out the naloxone or putting up with its ill effects.
Abuse and diversion of the drug remains lower than with other narcotics, but are growing problems. Some users who get take-home doses of the drug sell part of their prescription to get cash or buy drugs; in some cases, users are selling drugs paid for by the government. In Quincy, Mass., police say that the hexagonal pills are being sold on the streets as "Stop Signs" or "Subbies."
Unlike methadone, buprenorphine can be prescribed by individual doctors or group practices, not just distributed at treatment clinics. The drug's formula is designed to minimize its abuse potential -- it contains naloxone, which makes users sick if they ingest it -- but some users are crushing the pills and snorting or injecting the drug to get high, either filtering out the naloxone or putting up with its ill effects.
Abuse and diversion of the drug remains lower than with other narcotics, but are growing problems. Some users who get take-home doses of the drug sell part of their prescription to get cash or buy drugs; in some cases, users are selling drugs paid for by the government. In Quincy, Mass., police say that the hexagonal pills are being sold on the streets as "Stop Signs" or "Subbies."
as long as u do wat ur doctor say u shouldnt have any trouble gettin off. The withdrawl may last a bit longer but its nowhere near as bad as heroin w/d. and about not being able to do anything?, i cant edo anything when im sick, i do great at work whebn on suboxone. And sleepings good, it means less of a chance of seeing an old friend that uses and then relapsing.
suboxone was a miracle drug for me. I thought I would never stop usin and im only 20. (been usin since 17) ever since gettin prescribed to suboxone ive been clean and holdin a steady job.most people i know wont use for recreational use tho. It doesnt really get me high, it just makes me feel normal and not sick. It is addictive tho. I have to be weened of b4 i stop takin it.
Well I agree!!! I am not a big fan of methadone. It will keep the w/d away. if you take enough it will keep away cravings, but you will not be able to do anything eles. The minute you stop moving your asleep.... and forget getting off it. for me it has been hell. and it only been 5 mos.....
Not just any doctor is able to prescribe methadone anymore....it is about time they crack down on that.
Do you guys agree with me here....if it was developed during WWII, we should probably rethink it, huh?
Do you guys agree with me here....if it was developed during WWII, we should probably rethink it, huh?
your posts are a riot...crack me up...but so true also...not really a laughing matter.
your just too funny magi,....
your just too funny magi,....
You can overdose on all drugs, so that is kind of a mute point.
Any thing that you can get high from will eventually be abused by some people.
Some idiots will use Spray Pam to get high with, while I use it for its intended purpose.
The point being, that when Suboxone is used properly for its intended purpose, it is a better alternative to methadone.
Any thing that you can get high from will eventually be abused by some people.
Some idiots will use Spray Pam to get high with, while I use it for its intended purpose.
The point being, that when Suboxone is used properly for its intended purpose, it is a better alternative to methadone.
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