What Exactly Does Suboxone Do? Is It Addicitive? (Page 4)
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i have a friend who desperately wants to get off of methadone and pain pills. will suboxone work? is it addicitive too? if someone can please help me that would be great! also is it very expensive, that's what i've heard.

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Thank you, that helps to ease at least one worry. I have the possibility of passing the drug test and getting a decent job. One that will put a lot less stress on my joints and still pay the bills. Sounds like what I have been looking for, for years. Now to get rid of this drug. I just have to get back my life and I will never go back.

OBTW, anyone who is considering the medical model of pain meds and anti inflammatory meds...DON'T DO IT! IT COULD EASILY, AND QUICKLY, CHANGE YOU LIFE FOREVER; AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY!

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Most employers don't even know what subs are and definitely don't test for it! You shouldn't have an issue. I work for a Fortune 500 corporation and they didn't test for it.

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A couple of you gave me very helpful advise; Thank you. I am going to start right away.

But, I sure wish I knew the difficulty that I would face before hand. I did ask questions and the discussion revolved around multiple areas of degeneration and pain impairing my ability to work. The "cure" for which would mean 3 major surgeries on 3 different areas to be done over a years time. I tried to gut through it and that lasted a couple of years.until I just couldn't take it anymore. It was all verified by MRI and other physicians opinions.

But, as I said, I was naive or stupid or whatever you want to call me so I went to the doctor that several suggested . Painkillers worked at the start and I tried to find work elsewhere, in a different field. But, I have done my job for over 30 years and I am not qualified to do anything else. Plus, if I can't perform at my work (due to a years worth of surgery an rehab), they will find someone else who can; there is no loyalty and I will lose the meager insurance that I have.

When I went on the meds prescribed by the doctor; I was very open that I expected to do this until I could find something else that could, at least, save me from losing my home. I asked many questions and I made it clear that I would do this as a bridge to secure my life and then I would get off the drugs.

I was told that wouldn't be a problem; and now I find out that it will take a month in very expensive rehab; or possibly a year on a very expensive drug. This will very easily mean no work; they drug test in my line of work. This has already cost me two job opportunities even though the meds were being prescribed by an M.D., they were considered a red flag.

SO, here I sit with an increasing tolerance, paying large amounts of money monthly, with not much hope of being able to afford the suboxy without a job. I should have been told the whole story! I don't care if I was stupid I should have been told the consequences of getting off the merry go round, I definitely would have made a different choice.

I'll talk to my doctor next visit and see what he recommends. Let's hope I can do whatever is required and keep my job, or I am truly screwed.

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Just google addiction/suboxone doctors in your area. Some accept insurance or Medicaid but some clinics are cash only and the monthly doctor appointment plus prescription costs can be high. If you don't have health coverage search all doctors in the surrounding area and compare prices. If you then have a problem with script costs the pharmaceutical company that makes subs has a program that will cover the cost for a year. Only if they don't have their patient max yet, sub docs are only allowed a 100 patient max and only three of those enrolled in the free prescription program. If you're serious about getting over your addiction then you should start looking for a physician soon, sub treatment is on the rise and could cause you to wait anywhere from 2weeks to six months. GOOD LUCK!

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Hello Screwed Up; I feel your pain both literally and figuratively. I'm a chronic pain sufferer and have been for the better part of 25 years. I also was put on some very strong doses of oxy for a few years and I’m not going to lie to you, it’s hard getting off this stuff. However, Suboxen is your best bet and there are literally dozens of drug addiction treatment facilities where you live that can supply you Suboxen. Don’t believe people when they tell you it takes only 3-4 days to kick because it’s not true. It sounds like you have a sufficient amount of the drug in your system and it might take a few weeks for the drug to be totally out of your physical system, but you will have to deal with the depression and lack of energy for many months to come. Again, I don’t want to scare you, but you do need to know the truth. Let me know how it works out for ya because these type of sites that you posted on really help out. Take care and good luck with your recovery.

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Hello,

I also live in N.E. Georgia, in Clayton. A pain med center's M.D. has been prescribing Roxycodone for multiple degenerative joint injuries for a year. Of course my tolerance went up; I was totally unprepared (or naive) to the speed at which oxycodone addicted you and how fast you would need more and more. I now take 120 mg a day and 150 is starring me in the face and it is now causing all the problems an addict undergoes, I see no end and that I was naive to..

I tried to quit on my own, I hear that it only takes 3 to 4 days but I am not strong enough. I do not want to take this anymore, .I know that I will be forced to live with a lot of pain and restrictions but I don't care. What is the doctors name that you see and where is he/she located? I have to get off this roller-coaster, I want my old life back; I can't live in this world of constant dependency and worry I will run out. It is becoming too much for me to handle.

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I've been on methadone for a year and a half, and just switched to subs. If you have not being able to obtain a considerable amount of clean time(a.k.a, a chronic relapser, such as yours truly) and your length of use is over a year( mine was 8! Holy s*** riiiggghhht?)then I strongly urge you to do the methadone. S*** got me away from the ritual and those nasty peoples(btw, don't associate with ANYONE at a clinic, no matter how cool they may seem, cuuuuuzzzz they're not). But subs are great aftercare or if your length of usage is short! That isall!

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That is such a dumb question. That is exactly what it made for of course it will work. If he's actually "dedicated" to stop

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I love it when someone is trying to make a point but your ignorance with both grammar and spelling just totally ruins it. Go type all that again and at least utilize spell check and then we can decide if your argument is even relative.

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Iam just so really interested in understanding the two
Methadone stops the cravings but in the same since so does suboxone my husband was on mdone then went to suboxone these drugs are both of the same , ur merely just doing a trade off for one to another and is these drugs used for addicts or are these drugs used to supposedly treat people that are not drug addicts but to treat people with real problems like having been thrown from a car from an accident that caused broke back in several places and broken neck and from that having pain is bare able just taking ibrophen and there's no high there so are people hoping to stil get a fix and feel their "high" and conviently go to these clinics that have huge lines waiting to do just that. Cause believe me u can get off all drugs and simply live a wonderful life and not need a fix from mdone or suboxone . Greater is he that lives inside of me than he that is of this world. Gods word is my strength and his word is my light in any darkness in my pathway

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I have be relatively lucky when it comes to a detox using subs. I wait 48 hours after and i am well into my W/D. It's best to taper your opiate use down as far as possible. What ever amount you are using cut it in half every 72 hours. If using a needle you want to reach for the foil instead. If you can switch it Oxys after that. Remember to use only enough to stay well. While you are cutting back on your use stay active. I sugest riding a bicycle or running. This will lower the amount of opiates in your body faster than just sitting around waiting to get better. Reducing your dependency prior to the usage of suboxone will greatly reduce the time and amount you have to take. You need to be determined to make a positive change before you attempt the detox. If you are not 100% ready and have support YOU WILL RELAPSE!!!! Stop hanging out with the people who use. Get back to your old hobbies. Exercising regularly will greatly improve your chances of successfully making the transition. It will speed up the correction and regulation of your brain chemistry. The road to recover is not a short one. For most people there will be many slips and falls. But as long as you keep pushing and learning from every mistake you will make it. There is no shame in asking for help, support, and advice. Chances are the people you have been neglecting while you use would be more than happy to help you through these trying times.
Repeating the same actions and expecting different results is insanity. Identify your triggers and negative influences and do what you can to stay away.
Good luck.

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Doing good Missy! Just going through the motions more or less lol. How is everything going on your end? How you been feeling?

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Sorry nat for some reason I wrote natto. I'm sorry. hope you r doing well. How have u been ash?

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Hey natto....I so understand your worry hun. I have a six yr old. The best thing is if you have someone to watch your child for that few days like I had my mom watch my daughter....that way it is just u and urself lol if u get what I'm saying. So you have those two days to focus on you. The nurse suggested malentonion? Not sure on spelling but it is a sleeping aid and plenty of rest. I'm not going to lie it was hell. Has subs worked for me? Yes...but I am scared even tho u wean of of them of going without when that day comes. And just change your old crowd and focus on you. Do you go to counceling hun?

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I'm sorry do you mean the patient assistance part or am I involved in suboxone therapy? Yes to both :)

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I was just wondering if you got on the sub program ????

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I'm sure if you guys have subs you would be the one to know. Stop fretting babe :)

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#? Please..

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MISSY.. Not really tired I just oversweat. Im undermotivated and I was always the get up early get showered and go type. I am a weed smoker so I dont tire easilly anyway, I need a few jnts before I sleep so I dont sleep natuarally anyway.. Todays a bit of a down day. I desperatly want off meth Missy but am petrified of the few days with nothing. Im single Mammy to a 5yr old so Im anxious about it but from what I tead I should b on and want on subs.. How did u cope? Have u made the right move?? X

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Im a current methadone patient....Suboxone has an antagonist in it which means if you take any other opiate type pain killer,it instantly throws you into full blown withdrawals....So its good to take if your tryin to stop the pain pill route....It comes in pill form or in a strip that dissolves under your tongue....The pills are expensive but the strips are inexpensive....Wait a minimum of 24-48 hours b4 taking suboxone if your currently taking another opiate....Everybodys different,but I prefer the pain relief from methadone vs the subs

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