What to Do If You’re Addicted to Suboxone

Similar in structure and effect to morphine, codeine and heroin, Suboxone is frequently used to assist in detox from opiates. Suboxone is a prescription drug containing a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Despite being designed as a beneficial drug, Suboxone can cause dependence and addiction can develop quickly.

Signs of Suboxone Addiction

Some signs of Suboxone abuse include the following symptoms:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Decreased libido
• Headache
• Itchy skin
• Dry mouth
• Male ejaculatory difficulty
• Urinary retention

What to Do If You Are Addicted to Suboxone

Admitting your addiction is a frightening first step, one that you may often try to keep to yourself. Now is not the time to isolate from others. Now is the time to reach out as much as possible to as many knowledgeable people as possible. You need to get as much information as you can to make a smart decision about the next steps you need to take. You can reach out to the following people for help:

• Family and friends – while you should not expect that these sources will have the information you need to make a good decision about your next course of action, the reason to make these people aware of your addiction is to gain support. The journey of recovery that lies ahead of you will be a difficult one, so having support from family and friends will be important.
• Physician – your doctor may not be fully conversant in drug rehab treatment options, but she will be able to guide you to the appropriate first steps to take. Many doctors also have lists of local resources and contact information from rehab facilities that other patients have benefited from.

• Helpline – also referred to as a hotline, helplines are typically staffed by trained volunteers or staff members who will be friendly, understanding, and supportive consultant. They have a lot of information they can share with you:
  • What types of treatment are available
  • What your insurance will and will not cover
  • Determine if there are other issues, such as mental health issues, that should be addressed in the treatment
  • Based on the stage of drug addiction and the type of drug, what treatment options might best meet your needs

  To get the best experience when calling a helpline, you should be prepared to be

  • Honest about yourself and your current addictive state
  • Candid and direct about your unique needs and requirements
  • Inquisitive; there is no reason to get off the phone until all of your questions have been answered
  • Open with your feelings; helpline counselors understand the emotional stress and are comfortable in having conversations with people who express their emotions.

Get Help for Suboxone Addiction

With proper medical supervision and support, there is a high rate of success in withdrawal from Suboxone. If you or someone you know is addicted to Suboxone, call our toll-free helpline today. We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have about Suboxone addiction treatment. We are here to help.