Think I need some advice..support. Questions about bupe Treatment

[Screaming_Skull]

Okay,I've been on here for a while, like 8 years I just never post. I just went through all the bupe doctors around me(22 of them) and it got me down. I've been using opies on/off since 17, Daily for the past year even if it's just Loperamide to get through work and low on cash(80-100mg,just gets rid of pysical part,and a little energy..) up to 200mg when I wanna get buzzed and I've blown all my cash,oh always with Prilosec and Tonic Water for the Quinnie. Opies of choice are Oxy/Pods/hydro and I use to have a methadone hookup but not anymore...really anything I can get my hands on obivously. But I'm just tired of blowing all my cash, I really just cant seem to stop...Already owe like 200 from a check I haven't even gotten for oxy, and all I have is lope to get me through this week and a very limited supply and this is just down right deppressing to me now! But basically I want to know if I should quailfy for Bupe.. Usually have Oxy,hydro,or pods in me. Lope if nothing else is around. I had written a more detailed post but then it erased and I have to get up for work. I'm tired of running around in circles,never having money,worried about going into w/d. Without opiates I go into a complete emotional mess(well,duh). But should I qualify for Bupe? I just got down today when I called and wasn't taking patients and quitting so I wrote all the other doctors around in surrounding areas and got more down for some reason because I just started thinking about all the money I've wasted(EVERY paycheck from past year ALL on pills/pods,gas for work,and a little weed every now and then..then the money I borrow for gas,i mean shit...). I will go into more detail later, but I've got to get to bed.. Feel free to PM for advice because I think I've gotten to the point where I need it...Oh,and also kratom, but I had to dose to often and it made me anxious/sweaty. Thats when I went to Lope when I had nothing else...But when I have the cash bring on the good stuff...anyway.

 

[NeuroDr]

I would say you definitely qualify for bupe treatment seeing as you have an opiate addiction. Around me that's just about all you need, but are you saying bc you don't have money for opiates that you can't drop dirty for the test to show you have them in your system? If that's the case I don't know how it will turn out. I would try to find a good bupe doc, one that cares about what he's doing (very rare around me though), and try to explain the whole situation. even if you had some recently you may still drop dirty, but no matter what you'll be in obvious physical withdrawals which they'll see. If that doesn't work and there is no way to get into a doctor for treatment, you can find an inpatient treatment center and there are many you can go to that have funding, scholarships, and beds for ppl who can show they don't have the resources to pay the usually insane costs, and when you're in there they will give bupe. Even if you're clean they prob still will.

Personally, however, I would recommend trying to just get through withdrawals with whatever natural ways you can. Bupe may end up being nothing more than a trade, that doesn't get you high, but does leave you with w/d still. I've had too many friends get stuck on it for years bc coming off of it was worse than the original w/d wouldve been. So if you have a week that you can take off of work, or even a 4 day stretch to get through the debilitating part of it, i'd suggest trying to just go through it. You'll be very happy you did, not only bc then you'll be truly clean and not dependent on any chemicals, but also bc you will have made it through the most difficult experience you may ever have (I know it was the hardest thing ive ever done), and that's a great way to kick off sobriety, with a feeling of accomplishment. I'm 6-7 weeks sober now off opiates and still working to straighten my life back out, I have many more things I can offer you as suggestions of what worked and didn't work for me so if you want feel free to PM me. I'd love to help in any way I can.

Stay strong

 

[thedawn]

hey man,bupe saved my life for real.
it still does because it helps my depression immensely and helps me function.
it's good to know that oxy or dope won't work(I'm on 16mg and have tried relapses in the past).
I normally can't withstand any temptation.
good luck,man,many of us have been exactly where you are.
continue posting here and share your experience.
peace.

 

[Screaming_Skull]

Ya, it's really just become a money issue. Just thinking about all that I've spent. Greedy people...I know how much their damn scripts cost and then what they charge. Ridiculous. But so is going out and getting three 30's once I found out I was getting a bonus while on my lunch break. Ugh.

 

[cj]

Depending on your insurance bupe may not be cheap. But most docs I have been to will take you at your word that you need the drug. The urine screen is a mere formality

 

[manboychef]

Don't dwell on the past. It is one of weapons in opiate addictions arsenal. Bupe saved me when my life was utterly hopeless. Just keep trying till something works.

I believe anyone with an opiate dependence/addiction can think on all the things they do not have thru using and come down with a serious case of the fuckits. This is the time you have to be extra aware of the things you do have. Make a gratitude list my brother I'm arms.

 

[dopemegently]

The negatives outweigh the negatives with bupe imo.It doesn't get you high in the traditional sense; there is no euphoria, and this is a good thing, because it teaches you to think "straight" again, although this can really take some getting used to.
It blocks any opiate, and this is also a very good thing; knowing you can't use really takes temptation out of your life. You may even notice your not having cravings anymore after enough time passes.
Sub is an excellent option for somebody in your position; I'm really not surprised people are saying it's saved their lives.

You need to bear in mind that suboxone is also a powerful opioid with a very long half-life; it is addictive, and although WD's are less intense than other powerful opiates, they can be protracted.