detox queries

[arena54]

hi i detox by subuzone, how long before i could be addicted to it. i intend to quit opiate now. pls advice.

[imtrying109]

Only take it for 5-7 days and jump off them, do not go any longer or you will have worst withdrawals. I took the methadone route for no more then 7 days and i am on day five now with absolutely nothing and all im feeling is  aches on legs and arms.

[dominosarah]

Are you still taking the opiates?

[Jaybay]

Buprenorphine is the active ingredient in both Subutex and Suboxone.  It is a synthetic opiate with a long half life of some 36 hours.  It is supposed to be used only as a short-term tool along with a detox and rehab recovery program under a doctor's supervision.  

The idea with Suboxone is to stop cravings and the harmful behavior that stems from your use and pursuit of a high from illegal drug abuse.  You can stop the chaos in your life by taking Suboxone or Subutex and work on getting your life stabilized as you learn new coping skills.  

You will still be addicted to opiates - just a different one that doesn't create the euphoria you're used to with your drug of choice.  Since you won't have cravings, you won't want to hit the streets in search of your drug of choice.  You will still experience some form of withdrawal when you stop taking Sub.  There is no way to avoid withdrawal.  If you take Sub for only a few weeks, slowly taper off of it AND do the mental recovery work, withdrawal shouldn't be as bad.  People who have been on it for maintenance have the most trouble coming off of it, so try to keep it as short term as you possibly can - while working with a doctor.