Suboxone on The Other Side with Richie H. 

Interesting ideas. I agree that there is an idustry of script-machines that fail to treat people as individuals with their use history. I appreciate that the panel can realize that their clientelle doesn't consist of people for whom MAT is working. I don't say this next part to insist that abstinence-only, 12-step programs don't work, but there is also a population of MAT patients that operate as an inversion to what the panel mentioned; that after several stays at different treatment centers, or working steps, it didn't work. They may find a way that works involving MAT. That doesn't invalidate the journey of the people who find success in those psychosocial strategies. To use either scenario as an opportunity to criticize either method, I think, is counter-productive and useless. Both methods have shortcomings, and their successes-- they don't compromise or threaten the other . I think that there is a real opportunity for an expression of the kind of respect, empathy and understanding that AA or NA literature wants to express. The disease of addiction is not a moral failing. But how one decides to manage it, is?

Incredibly informative, you guys deserve exponentially more views.

This needs to be broadcasted to a bigger audience

Thanks guys, this info is AWESOME 💙💙💙🙏

Can the guy in the middle let the other guys finish their thoughts. Jeez.

Have watched all your episodes. Looking forward to more coming. I have just started the long lasting Buprenorphine injury monthly. After listening to your podcast I am having second thoughts on this going forward.

26:48 THIS IS WHAT I LOVE WHEN HE SAID THE PEOPLE IN THE ROOM HAVE NO EXPERIENCE IN ADDICTION. EX ADDICTS SHOULD BE HELPING ADDICTS.....❤

So many facts here and i am almost out of subs with supplements and good dietary choices. I will tell you hardest things is go from 1% to 0% subs.

How does vivitrol reduce opiate cravings? That doesn't really make sense.

im on suboxone tablets. Been feeling great ever since.

This one guy is a little bit obnoxious I can't really hear the other to speak because he is loud and he keeps interrupting. So just my opinion maybe that man could tone it down just a little bit

The guy in center is high! 😂

Very interesting...but so untrue for me...have a very bad cervical and lumbar injury from a line of duty injury back 21 years ago while working ( NYPD ). Have had 2 fusions C-6-7 and L4-5 and apparently my surgeon told me I need a 3rd surgery, lumbar area. I have been on roxycodine...percoset 120mg a day for the last 18 years and suboxone 8/2mg intermittently. I have never had an issue with suboxone at all...taking 2 strips daily for 4 months straight. And I've been taking oxycodone 15 or 10/325. Maybe I've been lucky. Never was in a fog. I'm currently taking 40mg of oxycodone which is a very low dose of pain medication...which I did by my own accord.

I’ve been on 16mg for 7 years. The fog thing is true. Didn’t realize it until now

Long term sub use, u can come out of the fog and function on a high level of performance. Do sum up everyone. Yes it is over prescribed. Find the right level and have a good therapist who knows the med.

Bottom line , if you’re not ready ……you won’t succeed.

The guy in the blue shirt was talking and tell him about when he got off suboxone I really wanted to hear what all he had to say but the guy in the middle interrupted him. Please don't take over the whole conversation next time let people finish your sentences. Thank you.

Dude chill

I’ve been on methadone for years and i wish i never got on it and i totally disagree with your opinion on cannabis it has helped many people get of opiates and i don’t believe cannabis is a gateway drug 98% of all addicts i knew got drunk way before they started doing drugs in fact buddy i went school with drank and took ecstasy and never smoked cannabis i believe cannabis does have it’s place in medicine if i could go back i wouldn’t got on methadone i would have just dabed and ate rso oil for the few days withdrawal from pills methadone withdrawal ive seen last for up to 6 months it’s freaking brutal why its called liquid handcuffs

And what are all those colored things on the table

Guy in the middle iz high off subs

Guy in the middle is soooooo overwhelmingly obnoxious it’s painful to listen to. Nails on chalkboard😖 He is the poster boy for the annoying, loud NYer- I couldn’t handle it🥵 Dude needs to take a breath😬

This was so pseudo intellectual.

AND THE ONE IN THE MIDDLE HE NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN. HES TALKING 100MPH LIKE HES ON CRACK. SLOW DOWN BROTHER ITS YOUR PODCAST.

I enjoyed this conversation, it was enlightening to hear your perspectives, experiences, and wisdom. IMO buprenorphine/naloxone was formulated with patent exclusivity in mind. $$.

I just started on Suboxone and i haven’t gone to my dealer looking for pills. My energy is back, I’m eating good. I’m a healthcare professional. Usually if your on Suboxone your on it for years if your serious. Yes I get a buzz but I don’t have cravings or withdrawal. There is no simple answer. There never will be.

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