Suboxone

[Fred57]

People don't realize that suboxone was created as a maintenance drug that is also used short term to detoxify ppl, .  Its greatest asset is it immediately stops the cravings so associated with full agonist opiates.  This allows ppl to get their sh*t together without the constant hassle of obtaining and doing pills..  Methadone as a full agonist will still invite cravings, just not as often due to its long half life.  This is where suboxone differs, used properly there is no high as its partial agonist feature and its affinity for the mu receptor is quite low, however it binds to all receptors very tightly which prevents other opiates from working in combination whether its suboxone or subutex...the naloxone in the suboxone is simply to deter IV use..it has no effect orally, other than perhaps some nasty side effects including headache , nausea, and edema.  With a proper recovery program, ppl on suboxone can concentrate on what is important in getting their lives sorted out, with out the highs and cravings of other drugs.  It should be viewed as a stepping stone to recovery.  Depending on usage, the person, under a doctors care , when ready, can slowly lower the dose.  This is typically quite painless down to around 2 mg.  It is the 2mg to zero taper that is the most difficult, and why many remain on a small dose for long periods of time, even forever.

It is a life saver for those on large amounts of heavy opiates for years.,but I would agree, that if you have a modest habit over a shorter period, you should wean off the drug or switch to another that may be more weanable for the individual....and never bring the suboxone into play. If you do choose to use suboxone  in a detox, it should never be used for more than a week with starting dosage no higher than 2mg.   Make no mistake, suboxone and methadone are for long term high dose opiate users looking to get clean with the unfortunate prospect of maintenance therapy looming. If you don't fit that description, steer clear of both of them.

[Amandag78]

Thankyou for this post, i agree with everything you said.
Subutex literally saved my life from a lifetime of addiction and pain.
I would do it all over again if i had to.
While the time to heal ourselves after Subs is very tyring, it works the way it is soposed to if people work the program properly.
Thankyou for your post : )

[YesLife4Me]

Amen!   I was inducted at too high a dose and brought down too quickly over 12 days and still paid the piper with WD.  Might as well as used an atomic bomb when all I needed was a 22.  Good Grief.  

[dominosarah]

Good advice!