Suboxone is a brand name opioid narcotic made from buprenorphine and naloxone. Like Methadone, it is prescribed to patients with opioid dependence and should not be taken unless specifically directed to do so by a qualified medical professional. This is not a recreational drug, and it is very similar in its neurological effects on the brain as heroine, codeine and morphine. Although it is reported to give the user a far less ‘euphoric’ high than the aforementioned substances and so is believed to be an easier drug for addicts to kick, and there are many testimonies from former addicts that will back up this assertion. The Naloxone in the compound means that intravenous injection of Suboxone will bring on immediate withdrawal and is extremely dangerous, potentially fatal. Suboxone is available in tablet form or as film, which in both cases are manufactured so they dissolve under the tongue, although insufflation (snorting) of the substance has been known, albeit not recommended.
Drug addicts that may be considering making a request to their doctor for a prescription of Suboxone to help them quit their opioid addiction should inform them of any lung or respiratory problems the patient may have, any injuries or severe mental problems they might suffer from, including hallucinations. Kidney, Liver and Gall Bladder problems, problems urinating, alcoholism or adrenal gland problems such as Addison’s disease should be declared along with low thyroid or curvatures of the spine which may effect the Patient’s respiration.
Two milligrams (mg) of Suboxone is sufficient for addicts to take away the worst of the withdrawal symptoms but the consensus amongst addicts appears to be to begin on a fairly high dosage of between 16 - 32 mg daily reducing the dose down to 2 mg twice daily (dosage times of approximately 12 hours apart) over a period of six to eight months.
Drug addicts that may be considering making a request to their doctor for a prescription of Suboxone to help them quit their opioid addiction should inform them of any lung or respiratory problems the patient may have, any injuries or severe mental problems they might suffer from, including hallucinations. Kidney, Liver and Gall Bladder problems, problems urinating, alcoholism or adrenal gland problems such as Addison’s disease should be declared along with low thyroid or curvatures of the spine which may effect the Patient’s respiration.
Two milligrams (mg) of Suboxone is sufficient for addicts to take away the worst of the withdrawal symptoms but the consensus amongst addicts appears to be to begin on a fairly high dosage of between 16 - 32 mg daily reducing the dose down to 2 mg twice daily (dosage times of approximately 12 hours apart) over a period of six to eight months.
