Been started on opioid substitute

[Shoot4theMoon]

after being addicted to codeine for almost 4 years I took the plunge and went to rehab. Iv been started on buponorphine. This girl will never take another codeine for aslong as she lives and I will be a better person and mum. They said to me it’s not going to be easy, but it will be worth it. And that is so true

That’s good to hear op. Does the rehab you are going to recommend NA?

What is NA? I’m on day if I’m on 14mg buponorphine once per day I feel absolutely amazing like a new person

Narcotics Anonymous. You will get plenty of help and support there.

I bet you're loving having a clear head and your digestive system will thank you so much - no more constipation! Well done you, you've done an amazing thing.

What a great positive post to read this morning.

With you all the way op

Day 10 now suddenly feel extremely depressed out of nowhere but haven’t touched a single codeine

Well done. You're doing great and the cloud will lift, it's not there forever. You're doing such an amazing thing for yourself.

Are you from the US or UK?

I know this is a really old post, but for anyone searching for info on Buprenorphine, here is a little bit of info -

These feelings are not unusual after being transferred to Buprenorphine- Someone I know came off full agonist opioids and went onto Buprenorphine said they were warned that some people get really bad dysphoria around day 10 - the person I know felt so bad that they were going to transfer back to physeptone as they felt so rough.

However- they managed to tough out the early days wobble , and stuck with Buprenorphine.

Be warned - Buprenorphine is just as hard to get off - the person I know is still on Buprenorphine because of this.

They reduced it down to 8 milligrams over 2 yrs from 16 mg but seem stuck at 8 mgs. 😐

Your courage to break free from codeine addiction and seek help at rehab is truly commendable. I can only imagine how challenging this journey must be, but seeing your determination shines through is incredible. Embracing buprenorphine as a substitute is a significant step towards reclaiming your life and becoming the best version of yourself. Every small victory counts, and with each day, you're moving closer to a brighter future. I stumbled upon some legal cases related to Suboxone that might provide additional insight into your treatment journey. Here's the link: https://theinjuryguide.com/seeking-justice-your-guide-to-the-suboxone-tooth-decay-lawsuit-in-2024/