Opiate Dependence
"Suboxone helped remove the shame of opioid dependence. I learned it&#039;s not a character defect to become dependent on a prescription. Its chemistry. Stopping the Opana ER (hydromorphone) didn&#039;t remove the pain from joint replacement. Became dependent on OPANA ER, which was removed from the market by FDA request (too addicting). Suboxone was a huge success. It also helps treat residual pain from joint replacement. If I ever choose to stop it, there is a procedure for reducing mg slowly. Although it causes dependency, the method of slow tapering can be pain free compared to withdrawal from most common opioids."