getting off sub

[LIZZIE LOU]

I think it was when fladdict started on sub last year, that the "sub craze" started.  but i am a little confused

i have been reading some posts this morning and i hear ppl talking about STILL being on sub.  what is that about?  i thought the goal was to start tapering as soon as you start.  am i wrong?  i mean...why would someone continue to take the sub for months on end?

i wonder if you are not using the sub as just another means to not have to deal with your core issues.  what happens when you come off the sub?  and if you say that "nothing" happens...then why would one continue to use it for an extended length of time?

[cathy5841]

magi, that was a great, heartfelt post.  and i want to say that i absolutely respect your choice and am very proud of you for the progress you have made and as you said freedom from pills is the ultimate goal
much respect and love
cathy

[allaboutmary]

I couldn't agree more.  I think the problem arises when Suboxone is recommended to someone.  People must realize that it is their responsibility to do the homework on any recomendations and make their own informed desicion. (sp)

[marcatj]

personally, after reading through this thread (just like the many posted about this before,) I'm not sure why anyone feels the need to be "right" or "wrong," or judge anyone who chooses a long term route or short term route.

if it works for some to be on it for awhile - why the need to judge? really.  none of us are experts on it here..

as well, everyone's goal, ultimately, is recovery.

why don't we all just resepct each other's right to make that choice, and let it be...

[flmagi]

Lots of good posts here. There always seems to be alittle attitude towards people that use Sub. or reccommend it to others. Explaining why some people choose this particular option hopefully will bring about understanding and acceptance on this touchy subject. Because when it comes right down to it, we are all after the same final result. To be clean and in recovery. There are many different roads that can take us to our desired destination. I don't understand the resentment.
I'm on Suboxone and I thank God that I am. I've tried going cold turkey over and over again. This is working for me. Chances are, if I wasn't on Suboxone I would still be on pain pills, or dead or in jail. The suboxone is giving me the time I need to change. I also have real pain issues and the Sub helps with that alittle. I am under a doctors care, my Suboxone is obtained legally and I don't have to keep increasing my dose like you do with pain meds. I no longer look for a high, I don't worry if I have enough drugs, not constantly popping pills and all the other things I would be doing if I was not on Suboxone. I'm not in any rush to get off it, probably this summer, when work has slowed down. I'm just not sure of what I'm gonna do about my pain issues. That is on my mind all the time and I have no answer for that.
I'm sorry some people think we're taking the easy way out, but we're not, it's just a different way out. And most of us have tried the other ways without success.
Please allow everyone all the options without the resentment, attitude and grief. We are all after the same prize.
Thank you.

[wait2long]

actually, wasnt it fishmeal to bring up sub for the first time?  thats the way i remember it...? not that it really matters i guess.

[AH6767]

Sub is NOT a cure!! Like others have said its a tool to use in recovery. Dont blame sub if thats all your doing for your addiction. Its an opiate and your still gonna feel like **** regardless. I see alot of people on here who havent used it properly giving advice about it which im not happy about but thats life. Oh and just to clarify, if you use it for more than 21 days that does not mean your using it wrong ( dont know where that came from). Short term or long term is fine depending on the person and the addiction. Do your research people and get help!