I am currently looking for a doctor that can perscibe me suboxone, not because I need relief for the withdrawals. but because i have the most intese cravings for oxycodone. Will the Doc still perscribe me suboxone even though I do not experience opiate withrawal?
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Treating opiate cravings with suboxone?
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pinpoint
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you DO NOT need suboxone or any other type of maintenance program. there is no doctor that will disagree with me, so don't waste your time.
what you need is some therapy or NA/AA meetings [if that's your thing]. the physical withdrawal of opiates is a whole new level of pain/cravings, which is why there is such a low success rate of getting clean from opiates for good. hence the reason suboxone, methadone, naltrexone maintenance programs are in existence. not because people are psychologically addicted. thus the reason there are no cocaine or marijuana maintenance programs.
what you need is some therapy or NA/AA meetings [if that's your thing]. the physical withdrawal of opiates is a whole new level of pain/cravings, which is why there is such a low success rate of getting clean from opiates for good. hence the reason suboxone, methadone, naltrexone maintenance programs are in existence. not because people are psychologically addicted. thus the reason there are no cocaine or marijuana maintenance programs.
GenericMind
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As mentioned, a Doctor won't prescribe Suboxone for cravings. Help groups like pinpoint mentioned may help.
celebratefor20
Bluelighter
genericmind is right. and to quote another thread (in my own words, im lazy)...doing such would be filling a spot that could be taken by a geuinely addicted individual who desires with all of his or her heart to turn their life around; to have a cushion so to speak to fall onto, versues a concrete floor. i'm not flaming you; its a legitimate question. but bottom line, if you were honest of your intentions, nobody would script.
Missykins
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^Actually, you're incorrect.
Suboxone is indicated (and I mean that in the same way the FDA does=approved) and routinely prescribed for the treatment of cravings typically associated with opiate addiction. Its use is not limited to detox/withdrawal.
Go to www.suboxone.com for more information and to find a doctor.
I would like to add that Suboxone is not a panacea, but should be part of a larger treatment program which often involves self-help/fellowship meetings such as AA/NA.
Take care, OP.
Suboxone is indicated (and I mean that in the same way the FDA does=approved) and routinely prescribed for the treatment of cravings typically associated with opiate addiction. Its use is not limited to detox/withdrawal.
Go to www.suboxone.com for more information and to find a doctor.
I would like to add that Suboxone is not a panacea, but should be part of a larger treatment program which often involves self-help/fellowship meetings such as AA/NA.
Take care, OP.
GenericMind
Bluelighter
Maybe I'm wrong. I was just going by personal observation and what the FDA website says:
"Subutex and Suboxone treat opiate addiction by preventing symptoms of withdrawal from heroin and other opiates."
"Subutex and Suboxone treat opiate addiction by preventing symptoms of withdrawal from heroin and other opiates."
celebratefor20
Bluelighter
i stand corrected 
however, please don't become scripted for this unless it really gets to you, or in your search for a dr you didnt hear of any full patient loads (meaning its not a fight to get into a clinic in your area)
however, please don't become scripted for this unless it really gets to you, or in your search for a dr you didnt hear of any full patient loads (meaning its not a fight to get into a clinic in your area)
GenericMind
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So has anyone here been prescribed Suboxone for cravings?
Nik Dynosaur
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that's outrageous. When the time comes that you don't want to be tied down to this drug that get's exponentially more expensive the shittier your insurance is or gets (like mine), you're going to be in a far worse place than you were in the first place.
i take it every day, but the motherfuckers cost me $600 a month.
i take it every day, but the motherfuckers cost me $600 a month.
GenericMind
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Blondie said:
You weren't initially prescribed it for withdrawals?
Nik Dynosaur
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i also wanted to add that when i started taking it i needed it for withdrawals and it only cost me $35 a month for my script. that's changed since then.
GenericMind
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Blondie said:
Well yeah, a lot of people get into a Suboxone Program after they get out of Detox. I was thinking more along the lines of getting it without ever going to Detox.
Nik Dynosaur
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i've been browsing around for a county run buprenorphine clinic, and patients assistance places and seeking assistance from the manufacturer. With any luck at all i won't be paying that much for too long.
See my thread in basic drug discussion if you'd like to add something guys. Thanks.
So when the suboxone is prescribed for cravings, does it help by getting you high (and thus, fulfilling your need for drugs) or does it help the cravings through another mechanism? Perhaps do to with the receptors/transmitters it stimulates? An example of this is when stimulant addicts are prescribed nortyptyline.
I really would like some help to clarify all this.
So when the suboxone is prescribed for cravings, does it help by getting you high (and thus, fulfilling your need for drugs) or does it help the cravings through another mechanism? Perhaps do to with the receptors/transmitters it stimulates? An example of this is when stimulant addicts are prescribed nortyptyline.
I really would like some help to clarify all this.