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Can Suboxone Be Substituted With Methadone For Heroin Addiction?
i was just put on suboxone for a heroin addiction but I didn t realize it was so expensive..can I switch to methadone..i have only been on the suboxone for a week and I can not afford it, it cost more than heroin...nevermind I see that this is just about the money also, what is wrong with you people and money...you are worst than me
Thu, 18 Jun 2020
Hello,
As per my clinical experience, the Suboxone can be substituted with Methadone for the heroin addiction issue. The methadone is a synthetic opiate molecule, which helps in different ways during recovery from heroin de-addiction as:
- Relieves pain
- Soothes the gut and brain
- Sooth the withdrawal symptoms of heroin
- Detoxification
- Maintenance programme
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
As per my clinical experience, the Suboxone can be substituted with Methadone for the heroin addiction issue. The methadone is a synthetic opiate molecule, which helps in different ways during recovery from heroin de-addiction as:
- Relieves pain
- Soothes the gut and brain
- Sooth the withdrawal symptoms of heroin
- Detoxification
- Maintenance programme
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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