Someone very dear to me at doc right now for Suboxone!

[lisa6013]

Someone close to me (cannot mention who), is right now at a doctor that we found is allowed to prescribe Suboxone.  He has had problems with prescription pain meds on and off for years... most recently, Lortab, Vicodin  (same thing?), and Perocet.  He wants and needs to be off of ALL these meds.  Was taking waaay too many everyday... you know the story, broke, lying, always consumed with how to get more, etc.  His big thing was his last attemps in the past year, he relapsed after the second day because the withdrawals were so bad.  So... I did some research, and actually spoke to a few people that have taken Suboxen.  The people I spoke with said that they were not sick at all!  Sooo he is a the doctor right now to be put on it.  He is hurting already as his last dose of pain meds were last night.  But, here is my question... can't he and/or anyone then get addicted to Suboxone????

thanks and hugs to everyone!

[imanaddict]

You just said everything I wanted to say! LOL!

[refusingbondage]

Suboxone does and can save many lives.  And I also agree that there is much.. waay to much misunderstanding about suboxone.  It is an opiate and yes it is very addicting.  Its not the same kind of addiction as using vocidin/percocet.  You do not get the same kind of high, nor do you chase that high.  Suboxone is so potent that once per day is all it takes.  I used suboxone.  It definitely took me out of the addict lifestyle.  It certainly took away all cravings and I did not get 'high' on it.  However - at the end of the day I was 100% addicted to suboxone after being on it for 2 years.  Not mentally - because I hated being on it, but physically addicted - yes.  If I woke up late - a few hours past my normal early morning dose, RLS and withdrawal symptoms would MAKE SURE I woke up to take my dose.  This is the most common misconception about suboxone.  Its an opiate, you will develop a dependence/addiction - purely physically speaking.   I'm not downplaying all the good things about suboxone - (no cravings, no multiple dosing, or chasing a high).. there are many people who need suboxone and many who its helped tremendously.. but if you think that taking suboxone long term will not result in a physical addiction, unfortunately you have a surprise coming your way.. not trying to be snide.. but many many many people on this forum are now part of the suboxone surprise club.  In any event - I wish your friend and everyone else the best of luck in their recovery process.. Remember sub, no sub, cold turkey, whatever -- Getting clean is much much easier than staying clean !  Good luck!

[imanaddict]

Your friend might want to know that he/she might withdrawal from the Sub too. I have been on Sub for almost 2 years and it saved my life, but I wish I wasn't on it for so long and now I feel stuck. My Sub Dr. told me that when it comes time to get off, I will do a LONG taper and it has to be done slowly.

A lot of people have success with Sub and some don't. I guess it's all in your friends hands now. It's all a catch 22 because if your friend does a short Sub plan, he/she could relapse if not on Sub long enough, and if he/she is on it a while, the WD's (from what I hear) are worse than the pain pills the longer you're on it. There is never an easy way out unfortunately, but if Sub is used properly, it can be a successful tool in recovery. Aftercare is also extremely important and another tool to his/her recovery. This board also helps and you may want to recommend your friend come take a look and see that he/she isn't alone.

[jess8487]

People have a BIG misunderstanding on sub...Some peoples addictions are in total control of their lives so when they are not taking a pill anymore they withdraw..It is a mind thing..But if you are determined to get clean and have tried and failed then sub is right for you..

[avisg]

Whether YOU abuse it or NOT yes you can get addicted it to if you take it for a long time you will be addicted to it .The best thing for your friend to do is take it for the shortest time possible .21 day tapers can be done .Make sure they are getting recovery care also aa/na  a therapist something sub is only a tool to help you get clean you have to get to the root  of your addiction If you go to the "health Pages"there is a page on people experiences on suboxone check it out.

[jess8487]

If he abuses it he can...But it has saved my life! I look at it like i would rather be addicted to something that gives me my life back than be addicted to something that takes it away..People take meds for disease all the time and addiction is a disease just look at it as his treatment..If he has to stay on it long term, so what? He will be a better person take care of hisself and family its just a world of oppurtunity..Its a second chance..So be proud and supportive..Dont worry if he has to stay on it if it gives him his life back! And congrats on him getting clean!!