Author: Lillyval
Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:36 pm
Welcome to the forum, I’m glad you decided to post. You said you don’t have cravings for pills now, but that’s because Sub blocks the cravings. Like Hat said, you may be able to withdraw on your own (you will be withdrawing from the months and years of tolerance you have built up, not from the Sub per se). The hard part is staying off the pills while you rebuild your life (especially when you know so many people using and dealing). That’s why a lot of docs recommend using Sub for a year or more to give you that safety net against using. Have you considered actually getting into a Suboxone program? If you are out of work and have no income/insurance there may be state sponsored program you can get into. You have to see what’s available in your area.
I know you feel like your life is really messed up, but you were right in saying that you have a long and potentially bright future ahead of you. At 26 you still have plenty of time for career, house family, etc. It’s really worth considering investing some time in a good solid recovery.
Whatever you decide keep posting and we’ll help you in any way we can.
Lilly
