Need some advice on taking suboxone

[chief ten beers]

I've expressed what I've been going through in previous threads regarding trying to get off of oxycodone. Since I posted here on TDS and had some nice responses so I thought I would ask my advice here. Well I just got out of detox/rehab, which wasn't the greatest experience of my life but, oh well it's done. They had been giving me Buprenorphine over the course of 4 days and they now suggest I get on suboxone, starting today. So from people who have been on or currently on it: is this a good drug to become a part of one's life or if not, what negatives? I'm at a crossroads here: either go cold turkey and go through whatever withdrawals I may encounter now or make suboxone a daily part of my life. I've been so used to boosting my brain with oxy's, I wonder how functional I'll be with out anything of that nature in my system. Which is why subs seem like an easy thing to fall into, but I'm sure it has it's dark side too. Aside for the last few days I've had no previous experience with it. So has suboxne been a good thing for you or a bad thing? I'd appreciate any input, thanks.

 

[chemctrl]

I've had at most a months worth of experience myself with bupe. I was given a months' supply after leaving detox, and while I was on it I felt normal. Not high, no cravings, I was able to function normally. Unfortunately when my script ran out i went right back to my addiction..I think, with a proper tapering schedule it can be very helpful, but only if you use the time you're on it to learn coping skills for when you quit all opiates. Without the proper tools, suboxone is just another opiate that will keep you dependent on drugs, at least in my experience.

 

[thedawn]

Oh man, I was on subs for 5 fucking years, just got off of them now. The w/d's are forever, talking 2-3 months here.
But it WAS worth it to be off oxy and tar, maybe if you went on them for a more limited period. My vote is yes since we're literally dying in the streets from Fent and Oxy.
Suboxone for a period of 6-8 months, then a slow taper might work.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[Hloser]

You can start subs and taper off over 7 days and you will be fine. I habe had friends that have been on it ling term and say the withdrawls from subs are worse than heroin. Do not trade one addiction prison for another. You cam do it.