High On Suboxone
UpdatedI have gained custody of my grandchild because of parent addiction. They are now being given Suboxone, the rehab person says "no, they can't get high from it". I believe they can. From what information I have read he high is just not as strong. So can a person "get high" from suboxone?
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In theory, yes, someone could get high from it, because it still contains a narcotic, which is Buprenorphine.
However, there are 2 factors that come into play to prevent their doing so and abusing it. When someone is in addiction treatment, the dosage is carefully calculated to be a maintenance dose, that way it prevents withdrawals from the other drugs they were abusing, but doesn't give a high effect.
And the second is that it also contains Naloxone, which prevents their taking other opiates, while they are under treatment with it. It neutralizes them.
You can learn more here:
https://rxchat.com/wiki/Suboxone/
There may still be some side effects, that can mimic a high, since it is still a narcotic, such as dizziness and drowsiness. If you are concerned about them being around the child, while they are feeling that way, then you may want to proceed with caution for the first few weeks, while their body gets used to the medication.
Are there any other questions?
What if it is taken intravenously instead of orally??
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