YES YOU CAN!

[lovepat906]

On March 31,2008, my son started suboxone. He had spent two years on methadone after a long time addiction to pain pills. He tapered from a high of 95mgs methadone daily down to 10 mgs, went through 3 days of WDs and then started sub. He quickly built up to a high of 16mgs and then began an immediate taper. He tapered slowly down to .25 mgs a day and then began skipping. First every other day and then two, three. four and five skips between doses. Toward the end he did experience some WDs- mostly some sleeplessness and craving.To make a long story short he is now 129 days off Methadone/ 126 days on Suboxone with 30 of those days skipped AND he is DONE. He hasn't taken anything for the past 13 days and has felt wonderful for the last 5 days- "normal" he says! His plan was to be done by his wedding which will be on 8/8/08. Looks like he's made it. He knows there will be challenges ahead but he is just so happy and thankful to be free and feeling well!
I would like to thank the many contributers here who have provided guidance and inspiration. And I hope this post will provide some reassurance to those who are still struggling - YES YOU CAN!

[liscamdave]

Wow, what a story...Good for him. There is hope for everyone, you just truly have to want it. When you do, and only when you do want that help, will you be able to overcome any addiction....

So happy to hear this...

Good luck with him....God bless..

[lovepat906]

All I can say paaddict is- never give up. We have been through some dark times- and there may be others ahead- but I feel like I've finally ot my son back. I think you appreciate the light in a whole new way after so much darkness. It doesn't matter how you get there, the goal of being free from the addiction monster is the only thing that matters. So, keep your eyes on the prize and never give up.

[landbray]

Both my husband & I take suboxine. Your story sounds allot like his,,but add allot of years to all that. However, my daughters old boyfriend is in his late 20's,and the (program)suboxine was a miracle drug for him. I'm not expecting that for me, but I can see where for some people it is. Especially younger kids who really do want to stop. a perfect drug..    !!!! yeah right!!!
I still have cravings, my mind never stops ...
I come here b/c I can read all the wonderful posts, they show me I am not the only one in the world that has an addication problem. Not the only one who's spouse , child is an addict, on methadone  suboxine. If I can use those drugs for healing and not with an ""addicts mentality"" , I am ready to change my life, my entire way of thinking but I have to ask my self, "is it the soboxine?" Would I feel like this if I got clean cold turkey??
I doubt it, Having a bottle of 90 subs to yourself , there is something reassuring about that. Why? b/c I know I'll be high.
So for me until I am taking nothing for my addication , I am still addicated, still using,
good luck to your family, you sound close, stay close, my daughter is an addict also, ya know mother like daughter!!!
Have  a beautiful wedding with your son
paaddict

[ochooked]

What a fantastic post - -  really gives those of us who are still struggling with HOPE.  Thanks for sharing - --

[lovepat906]

Why yes, yes I did!  : )

[sterling_silver]

Thanks, what a great story. It's so good to hear a positive Suboxone result.
You didn't take your slogan from the next President, did you?

[kim715]

WOW what an awsome post.I'm soooooooooooo happy for you and your son.It sounds like you are very proud of him,as well you should be.He's lucky to have such a loving caring mom in his corner.Sending lots of prayers for a long and happy life for him and his new bride...............Peace.................Kim