Switch from methadone to suboxone during taper?

[oldskoolraver]

Hi,

I'm a 25 yr old male who got hooked on h back in chicago in '98.

I got on methadone 2 yrs ago since 3/25. I hate the stuff but I
would of never kicked it without it. I could stop but would end up
doing it again a month or so down the road. I have moved to ATL a year
ago and am living a great life, I used to have nothing to lose now I
have everything to lose. I have been in prison 2x on a year apiece, got
out the first time was out a couple of months and got hooked again and
busted shooting up on the aniversarry of my first prison term.

I tried to get into rehab in prison and they told me I
didn't have enough time! Nice rehabilitation huh! I got out again and
got high like the day after I got out. Several months later I saw
myself going back to prison or the morgue! I got on 'done, started on
170mgs and I am now @ 25mgs. Can I use bupe or subutex to get off it?

How much/how often should I decrease myself? I used to be
able to miss a day and a half, now if I dont take my dose when i wake
by mid afternoon I'm out of energy! Is bupe or subutex expensive cuz i
have no insurance! Also, my teeth are terrable from
dope and 'done and I take good care of them. Does anyone have the same
problem?

Thanks,

Chris

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