On the Road to Recovery

[Norcosette]

Hello All,

I haven't been back to this site since I posted once back in 2008.  I never did get clean, just could not taper off.  Not only did I not taper off, I graduated from taking 15-20 pills of Norco 10/325 a day to 6 tablets (sometimes 8) of 20mg Oxycontin a day.  The worst of my addiction happened long after I posted on this forum.  I entered myself into a ************** program and started taking Suboxone.  I cannot say enough good about this drug.  From the very first pill of Suboxone that I took, I've not thought about Norco, Lortab or Oxycontin since.  The withdrawal symptoms and mental cravings disappeared.  I feel that I'm getting my life back......finally.  I highly recommend Suboxone treatment for anyone with a serious opiate addiction.  

[chanandalerbong1]

i have to say- i agree with you. suboxone is an absolute life saver. it saved my husbands life. he would have died without it... he was a heroin and oxycontin addict. which i have found is the road a lot of addicts end up on because heroin is cheaper than oxys and more potent depending on what you get. yes coming off suboxone does cause withdrawals, but it doesnt have to and dont let the thought of that stop your amazing recovery. take your life back, which you are already doing with the help of suboxone. there are two great options. one: taper very, very slowly which your doctor can help you do. i know a ton of people who have successfully done this. if you want though, and this is what my husband has decided to do- stay on if as long as you want for long term maintenance at a low dose such as 2mg. even if thats forever. at 2mgs the cost is not nearly close to a drug habit. some people just need the maintenance help throughout their lives. my husband knows he cannot live a clean life without some medically help and we have both accepted that for what it is. if it keeps hm away from heroin and the rig, i can live with it. he wont die from sub treatment. he also has an addiction specialist and goes to na meetings. im not saying you should plan on being on suboxone forever, but know that it is an option... i think when and if you decide to taper you will have your life back. congrats on your recovery. be proud of yourself and remember just because some people have had bad experiences with suboxone doesnt mean you will. so dont pay too much attention to nasty posts. also, stay strong. my husband is away right now, but when he gets back im sure he will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. you can ask me, but i dont know everything, but ill be happy to try. good luck with everything and stay strong. congrats on your recovery :).

*Kristen*

[mom_of_two136]

It is great that you stopped the insanity, stopped the addiction. Now you can work on what led you to use to begin with. I have been on it since aug 08 and it literally saved my life. But do not forget, suboxone is not a magic pill, your body will become dependent on it. You will go through withdraw symptoms when you stop. I know many people personally who have stopped successfully by doing a slow taper. Use this time to work on you. Maybe go to AA/NA, excercise, get healthy mentally and physically so that when you do stop you can handle it.That is what I am doing. I wish you the best of luck.

[Florida_Guy737]

Glad that the sub is working for you and you are getting your life back.

Keep Posting...

Guy