How long does it take to be addicted to the Suboxone ?

[Will2727]

I have been on Suboxone for 6 days @ 8mg/2mg 3 times a day coming off Heroine. Can just walk away now after only taking Suboxone 6 days? ...

[10356]

Sorry to read about your friend. I have Hep C now and on dialysis getting tested to be put on the ready list for a kidney transplant. They are going to give me a Hep C kidney then treat it if I  carry it after 6 months. I remember the day I got this Hep C, the guy I got it from is dead also.. I'm glad you are getting off the drugs. Like said above movement walking riding a bike hiking whatever makes you happy force yourself to move It helps so much ! Hot showers as many as you can force yourself to take also hot baths with Epson's salts helps a lot It forces magnesium into the muscles. for the rls you may want to get some Hylands restful leg our a knock off this really helped me, a Protein drink would be good it is packed with vitamins and sports drinks. It is important not to get dehydrated and eat whatever you can but try to eat healthy.. Imodium for the restroom issues and try to keep a good attitude about this It will not last forever, soon You will be the Master of your life not the drugs.. I hope this helps and I wish you well. we will be here for support when you are ready..  lesa

[Will2727]

Thank you lesa!!! Yes, I will do ALL of the above to the best I can.... I'm a big blues and jazz fan so it has always been a comfort zone for me. Sorry for your lose as well r,i.p..... I hope you get your new kidney ... sounds like they have a plan for you!!!! Thank you for your words. I will write some updates as we go along and hope to hear yours as well. Godspeed -

[jlannspr]

I'm not sure on the exact time to get addicted to the suboxone, but from personal experience I dabbled in the subs for a couple weeks at most, and I did not experience the types of withdrawal described by long time users. I would highly suggest getting through 4 more days, which gives the H 10 days to flush out of your system and wean the subs down. From what I've read the withdrawal from long-term use of subs use can be  pretty rough. There will be someone along who may can provide better support, this was just from a personal account.

[Will2727]

Thank you .... I had heard you could take it for 5 or 6 days and just walk away.... I know this guy all my life, he passed a few years ago hep c, so he's not here for me to pic his brain ...thx again -

[jlannspr]

All mind-altering substances change your brain make-up, and when you remove the  artificial substance, your brain will need to make it's own happy  chemicals. This is for hard drugs, coffee, chocolate, whatever someone is addicted to. The best method is get clean of mind altering substances and let your body do its thing. Movement, good music, good healthy meals, exercise, laughing...all these things are natural ways to wake up the brain and get it to producing its own happy drug. The kicker is...it's not immediate like the drugs, you need to sustain these natural activities to see improvements. Best wishes, keep us updated.

[Will2727]

Thank you so very much!!! Yes, all your suggestions make perfect since to me and I agree!! I guess at this point I will stay on the subs and do what the Dr says ... he is suppose to be one of the best in my area and he comes from some sort of addiction himself? These small tidbits of info I do not get from him and plus those first few days (when I first wrote you guys) I was so desperate and confused.
Thank you again and again ... it really does comfort me to talk with others that walk through this before me .....

[10356]

Hi WIll Welcome to the forum.. You can walk away but you will still be in wd. If you are trying to get out of wd altogether that will not happen no matter what route you take. It seems we all have to walk thru hell to get to the other side. We have lots of tips on how to get thru the wd I came off heroin years ago, no fun but doable.. Hope we hear back from you. lesa

[Will2727]

Thank you ...I'm still taking the Soboxone ... I guess there is "NO" way around w/d .... my Dr. wants to see me again in about 10 days .... he says he will not keep me on it "one" more day than he thinks necessary ...thank you again .... going to a noon NA meeting....peace

[Will2727]

I'm ALL ears on those tips :-/