What Exactly Does Suboxone Do? Is It Addicitive? (Page 9)

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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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I also started my own forum where I shared my addiction story and for others to share theirs. We all make mistakes and fall but they say that when you can tell your story without breaking down you are on your way to healing :)

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Sorry ash I have tried to reply but for some reason my posts r not going thru. So hloere is a test. Lol. But excususe me for being new to this but how do I get to ur forum. I would love to tell my story. Thanks again!

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Yippy! It went thru. But anyways I have a daughter. And just looking at her helps me make the right choices. I have seen people coming off subs and its just as bad if not worse coming off the other. So even weaning off of them scares me but this is what I want because my life was crap on drugs. So many good things have happened so I need to keep that in my head.

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Trust me if you have a problem you need to tell the people who are around you get it out in the open and get help you will be glad you did. I have just recently started suboxone after being on methadone for pain management and feel a lot better now than I did on the methadone the methadone grabs you and won't let you go

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I did in may. I've been off pain pills for almost nine mo. Going to coun. And the sub. Program. But congrats on your big step

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Hey I have a question for everyone. It doesnt really pertain to the subject. Anywho, I have been on subs since oct17th of last year. I take it how directed and have NEVER failed a drug test since starting my subs. I took an oral swab test for JFS and had to explain to my caseworker what subs were for and why I was on them. Anyways I took this on november 19th and when I talked to her yesterday she said that it showed up that I had more then my prescribed amount. BTW, I take one and half a day (12 mgs). I think.it has something to do with the fact that A: this b**** finds something wrong with anything and B: that I took half a strip maybe 15-20 mins before she stuck her nice little cotton swab in the exact same place under my tounge as I put my strips. So does anyone know anything about this? I know what I take and I know its not too much. And whats really conveinent is she is refusing to even let me at least see or have a copy if the results.....jeez sounds fishy to me.

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Hey Missy, for some reason I cant find my post! Lol, ohhh well. Maybe we can just start a new one. Im going to try to find it again. If I can ill post the link :)

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Sounds great ash! Thanks!

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No luck, Missy! I.will just start a new one later and post the link. Have a good.day doll :)

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Thanks and about your post. That is fishy about jfs. I would march right down there with proof of you script. And take it to her supervisor if you had to hun. Because I had never heard of such a thing that's crazy!

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I contacted her supervisor but she is out til the 28th. BUT! I talked to my attorney and he is filing for motion of discovery, or whatever its called. Like I said she is trying to do what she can to make me look bad but ive got an MD on my side so im just waiting he lil tantrum out :) I know im not doing anything wrong so why should I be all worked up?!

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"Motion for Discovery" means the attorney petitions the court to make the "other side" give him any (and all) evidence they have against you. Even if it's exculpatory evidence. (Evidence that proves innocence or is in your favor) By law, they have to turn all this over anyway. Good luck!

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Thanks..and yeah I knew the jist of it lol. All is well now :)...thanks CMJ!

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Your comments are making me realise I should be on Sub.. I have been drug free for a year and a half n want off methadone. I am down to 15ml a day.. My fear is withdrawing and sub not working. I suppose Im scared of the unknown. Iv been on meth the same amount of time and can genuinly say drugs are a thing of my past. I just want to be completely clean of everything.. Would switchin to Subs benifit me and wil I be on them for long? I come down about 2-3ml of meth every 2-3wks so Im doing well but cannot seem to gain my confidence back while Im stil on this. Only ine friend knows Im on it so I am also keepin it secret from my family. I am goin abroad with mum in April and the thought of takin it thru customs is enough to give me anxiety attack. Any advice on goin on and gettin off sub would b so appreciated.. Thanks.... Xxxx

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Hi , couple of questions if thats ok? How much meth were u on before goin on subs and did u feel s*** for a while while changing over? Im on 15ml comin dwn a couple ml every 2-3 weeks. Feel alright exept sweating alot, I wont lie I do have a cpl joints at night and have shifted anxiety and depression. In permanent work and have an alright relationship with my family. I have a wee girl whos 5.(just buildin a pic of my life for u) .. Spoke to my doc about goin on them but he suggests stayin on meth keep coming down and see where we end up and I do see the sence in that, I understand meth isnt the sort of drug to tamper with but I still dont feel like me ye know, I cant seem to feel like ME again and after reading posts I wonder if its this horrible drug makin me feel like this.. Any advice or knowledge would b appreciayed.. Thanks xxx

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Hey ash how did things go? I am so scared of getting off subs. I went away for a few days and forgot them and was sick as a dog! Any advice? I have been going thru a custody battle lately. My daughters father was charged with felony 1 agg. Arson! To boot he had our daughter with him when doing this crime. So needless to say life has been crazy.

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Hey nat. I have been on subs for about a yr. Now. But I had withdraws when not having it for a few days. I don't know what med is truly going to help us hun with this disease. Know what I mean. I understand as well about keeping it from the family. Maybe if they see u are trying they will be more app to understand that u might need to be on some med to help u get better. I was scared to death but when my mom knew I was trying to change I think it was easier for her to swallow. Good luck!

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NAT, get off Death a dones now! Subs are perfect for methadone treatment. Any addiction doctor with any sense will put you on sub in a heart beat. My doctor explained to me that most methadone treatment is lifelong. You will probably be on subs for at most two years. Call an addiction clinic that prescribe suboxone and explain the situation. The only downfall is the cost. Most insurance or Medicaid cover methadone but some do not cover suboxone therapy. And some clinics are not accepting insurance and it is strictly cash. My doctor has been practicing psychiatry and treating addiction for over 20 years and has said verbatim that he has never seen anything with a higher success rate as suboxone. It is addictive and that's why your doctor will wean you off after a cpl months. Good luck :)

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I know right Missy...I'm sorry, I know what crazy men can be like :/. Do what you gotta do to keep or get your baby back! Stick with the subs until your doc says otherwise. How long does he expect you to be on them and when to wean you off?? I'm on a two year program and start weaning at 9 months. I can go 2-3 days before starting to feel funky. If you wanna try weaning yourself just take 1/4 less then prescribed every week. Like you take 12 mgs normally a day. For first week take 10 mgs then next week 8 mgs n so on. I still think you should wait for doc. I've known ppl who did what your saying and ended up relapsing then having to find another Clinic to go to since they broke the contract with the first one.

Oh and BTW I showed those oral test results to my sub doctor and he was not happy with the caseworker. He offered her some good advice. "Maybe she shouldnt handle drug testing and the results if she doesn't have the knowledge to correctly administer the test and to correctly read the results ". He advised me to NEVER take an oral swab for suboxone or for that matter any drug. He said they are easily misread and easily tainted.

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Thanks so much for replying. Ironiccly my mum is a drug worker so youd assume id speak to her about things but she is so proud of me for chucking drugs that a just dont want her to know things got so bad.. Think I might try subs. They sound the way fwrd.. Thanks again xxx

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