kalligan

I am a recovering addict, myself. I just achieved one year of clean time and recovery on July 12th with the help and support of Narcotics Anonymous and the 12 Steps. I am curious, with your credentials, what you think of replacement substances like Vivitrol, Suboxone, Methadone, etc? Not that it matters, but my personal stance is i vehemently oppose them, but I am curious as to your thoughts?

Thank you very very much!

Agreed, I feel Suboxone and Methadone are more addictive than the dope itself. I've seen so many abuse them, not able to get off it, or once they get off it, go right back to using, because they never were able to learn to cope with the obsession and compulsion of addiction. Once the receptors are opened back up without their use, using seems to quickly follow. But that's just what I've seen in the area around me and people close to me. Obviously I have no data for a large scale, just my personal experiences.