The Truth About Suboxone’s Long-Term Effects

We at Recovery Society think it is important to let you all know the truth about Suboxone, and the long-term effects when using this drug for too long. We are not providing opinions in this article, we are providing you with the truth and the facts of the matter. Suboxone, which is a mixture of buprenorphine (a powerful opiate) and naloxone (opiate blocker), is reportedly making people “worse” from than they’re actual opiate addictions. This drug has been used by doctors all over the world, and became available to the United States in 2003. Suboxone is one of the most prescribed medications in the country, and also has one of the highest dependency rates. A drug that is supposed to be helping people is causing harm to people instead.

Long-Term Effects Of Suboxone

Suboxone is commonly referred to as the “miracle drug,” but it is actually estimated to be up to 40% times more potent than morphine. The lack of attention and knowledge to the dangers of Suboxone, and the long-term effects that come with it, is leading to doctors and physicians who are untrained in addiction medicine to over prescribe the medication. This means great money and income for the doctor, but terrible long-term ramifications for the Suboxone patient. Studies show that the FDA technically approved suboxone to be used for only 14 days, but doctors are now prescribing this medication for as long as 8 years, and counting. People end up trading one addiction for another. Although Suboxone is a great detox drug (if used short-term), it can cause detrimental health risks and a painful detox. Detox from Suboxone can cause as much as $5,000 and anywhere from 4-5 months. Some of the unfortunate long-term effects of Suboxone use are:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Emotional Deregulation
• Loss of libido
• Hair loss
• Loss or lack of motivation
• “Not feeling like yourself.”
• Fatigue
• Restless/hurting legs
• Long half-life
• Night sweats
• Poor blood circulation
• Bad effects to your teeth and vision

We at Recovery Society have been receiving many calls and messages regarding Suboxone abuse and dependence. People have come to us and shared their stories with the drug and are requesting help for what they labeled “a big mistake.”

Suboxone Treatment in Ohio

Suboxone Treatment

As previously stated, Suboxone is one of the most prescribed medications in the United States, and is commonly overused and abused. As stated in our previous articles, people get on Suboxone and claim that they are “clean” but are technically not. They are still dependent on and abusing another substance. Suboxone, which is a synthetic drug (created in a lab), is reported to make people feel practically numb. The pill form can be snorted and either form (pill or dissolvable strip) dissolves in water rather easily, making it easier to shoot up than heroin. A drug that is technically supposed to be used for 5-14 days turns into up to 8 years and is causing detrimental long-term effects to its users. There is a way to get out and get your life back from this substance. If you or someone you know is struggling with Suboxone dependence, call Recovery Society today at (866) 323-6590.