Understanding Suboxone: A Tool, Not a Cure for Addiction

Too many opiate addicts and helping professionals rely too much on Suboxone and not enough on addiction treatment. To be clear, Suboxone is not a cure for opiate addiction, it’s merely an aid to recovery. Suboxone will ease withdrawals from opiates, but it doesn’t address the other powerful component of addiction — the mental obsession. Some in the addiction treatment field, and many psychologists, are reluctant to use the word “addict”, choosing instead terms like chemical dependence or use disorder. If you are using Suboxone, you are still chemically dependent and are not living a sober life. In recovery? When does the drug usage end, including the Suboxone. Yes, it is true, some become successful on Suboxone. They stop stealing, partying all weekend, they have a good job and have successfully held it for a long time. Which is very similar to being a functional alcoholic some may say. The above is a professional OPINION. Please share your thoughts and experiences, in hopes of educating and helping others.