What Is Suboxone?

Suboxone Abuse

Your brain adapts to the substances you use. If you’ve abused hard drugs like heroin, the drug works differently in you than in a person who has never used. That key difference is vital to understanding Suboxone abuse.

If you’ve primed your brain for changes with the use of hard drugs, Suboxone seems mild or even helpful. But if you haven’t, it’s powerful.

A Suboxone dose can make you feel calm, sedated, and happy. Users say that all of their worries seem to melt into the background when they’re using the drug. It’s a bit like drinking heavily, they say, without the lack of coordination.

Reporters

 say that addictions to Suboxone often develop in people who have no experience with any kind of drugs. They’re given a Suboxone hit from a friend or family member, they enjoy it, and they keep using.

But 

other reporters

 say that people with addictions to hard drugs can use Suboxone to keep their habit alive. When they can’t get their substance of choice, they use Suboxone. And when they’re trying to get sober for a big event like a job interview, they lean on Suboxone to help.

Spotting an addiction means looking for changes in:

• Finances. Suboxone isn’t cheap, even with a prescription. People may sell possessions, steal money, or drain retirement accounts to pay for drugs.

• Appearance. Sedation makes good grooming difficult. People may stop bathing, or they may neglect to shave or get regular haircuts.

• Behavior. Unexplained sleepiness or sedation, especially if the two conditions take hold suddenly, could indicate drug abuse.

• Friendships. People with addictions may seek out likeminded addicts, and they may spend time with drug dealers.

• Motivation. People may lose interest in work or school as addictions grow in importance.

• Health. People may complain of aching muscles, running noses, and other flu-like symptoms. They’re caused by drug withdrawal, and they can develop between Suboxone doses.

It’s crucial to look for signs of abuse, as unaddressed Suboxone use can lead to severe consequences.

Suboxone Treatment

We’ve explained that Suboxone is both dangerous and addictive. Don’t lose hope. If you have an addiction to this substance, there are programs that can help.

Withdrawal is your first step. Abrupt discontinuation of Suboxone use can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like sweating, vomiting, and shaking. Tapering your Suboxone dose helps your body slowly grow accustomed to a lack of drugs without discomfort. It can take several weeks to achieve sobriety, but this taper ensures the process is not causing unnecessary pain.

Once your body is used to a lack of drugs, it’s time to create sober habits. You’ll do that in rehab. Your counselor will help you understand the roots of your addiction, and together, you’ll develop tools and tips you can use when your cravings appear.

For many people, recovery is a wonderful gift, and it’s one they give themselves. You’ll find inner strength when you achieve and maintain your sobriety, and you’ll use that to help others in need. Your entire life will change for the better.

If you’re using, or you know of someone who is using, now is the time to make a change for the better.

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