Suboxone Addiction and Rehabilitation

   Dec. 7, 2014
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Last Edited: March 17, 2020
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Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC
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Edward Jamison, MS, CAP, ICADC, LADC
All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Dangers of Suboxone Abuse

Addiction is a very complicated condition that involves a kind of rewiring of the brain. The brain creates a reward system associated with using the substance, so that certain triggers or perceived need instigates the urge to use as a perceived solution. While happens to some degree with all habits, it gets wildly out of hand when it happens with drugs or alcohol.

The reward system associated with the drug will begin to supersede other genuine concerns and interests of the person who is suffering from addiction. In this way, addiction hijacks a person’s decision making and prioritization abilities. Opposed to what many people believe, this does not happen solely with illicit drugs; it can happen with a prescription medication like Suboxone even if the person has been prescribed it.

Many people who abuse Suboxone begin to do so because they think it is good for them, as it helps them stay away from Heroin, Meth and other drugs. If used correctly, for treatments Suboxone can be a great medication to help with withdrawal symptoms, but there are various health risks that come with abusing it.

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Street Names for Suboxone

Suboxone can be illegally purchased on the streets and might go by other names such as: Subs, Strips, Withdrawal Med, Backup Plan.

Suboxone Effects

Short-Term Effects
Short- term effects of Suboxone include respiratory suppression, insomnia and disturbed sleep, flu-like symptoms, nausea, inability to operate heavy machinery, emotional numbing, extreme lethargy and death. The possibility of overdose increases if the person uses Suboxone with other drugs, including alcohol. It is very important that someone who takes Suboxone stays away from other drugs.

Long-Term Effects
Potential long-term effects can cause serious harm to the person. The most common risks are depressed breathing, insomnia, flu-like symptoms, nausea, hair loss, emotional numbness, lack of interest in sex and relationships, permanent abnormalities in how the body reacts to stress and emotions, slowed reaction times, confusion, dependence, tolerance and addiction.

Warning signs of Suboxone abuse in a loved one

Whether it be Suboxone or any other drug, it can be hard to tell if a loved one is developing a substance abuse problem. Confrontation might help you find out, but there is a good chance that he or she is in denial about the addiction. There are some common signs you can look for if you suspect that someone you know is using excessive amounts of Suboxone on a regular basis. Your loved one might be heading down a slippery slope if you start to notice these signs:

If you notice your loved one increasing his or her Suboxone dosage, that could be a red flag. When abusing substances, an individual’s tolerance level increases, meaning it requires more of that substance to achieve the same effects or high that was felt before.

Characters: It is hard for someone with an addiction to relax without using the substance. Your loved one might not be able to feel okay without taking Suboxone, possibly becoming sick or anxious. This could be a sign that your loved has developed a chemical dependency.

Someone who has developed an addiction may blatantly desert his or her responsibilities and obligations to use drugs or alcohol. If your loved one cannot keep up with everyday activities because of Suboxone abuse, there is a chance he or she is addicted.

Factual Dangers: Suboxone

A lot of people might not know the dangers and risks associated with Suboxone abuse. These videos are meant to inform people about some of the health side effects Suboxone abuse can cause. We encourage you to watch the videos and then share them on Facebook or other social media platforms so your friends can also learn about Suboxone addiction. Suboxone can aid in a person’s recovery from addiction to certain substances, but abuse of it can be detrimental.

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