Methadone Uses

Question by Death Cab: Methadone or Suboxone?
Hello, I am wondering about people’s experiences with methadone and suboxone, and any opinions on which would be better for me.

I have been addicted to hydrocodone, then roxycodone, for 5 years. I have tried rehab twice, and gone to NA for awhile. I continuously relapse. Now I am just trying to keep my job and stay in college without going to rehab again after relapsing. I take 3 to 5 roxycodone a day. Get very very sick after going over 12 hours without one, etc. So I’m wondering which would be better? Because there is a treatment center near my house that offers counseling, meetings, therapy, programs, tied in with the choice of methadone or suboxone treatment.

Thank you..

Best answer:

Answer by Bill K.
killed my bro..

Answer by AtLarge
It is my understanding that withdraws from Methadone are even worse than if you were withdrawing from heroin, which is much worse than withdrawing from Hydrocodone etc. I believe you go on the Suboxone and the doctors will gradually taper you off so you don’t get sick and your body no longer physically requires the drug. That’s my take on it. You may want to get some brochures or info from the clinic if you can.

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