Suboxone myths and misconceptions

Having worked in medication assisted treatment for almost 7 years I have heard some of the most ludicrous things imaginable from not only family members of people in treatment, the public, but sometimes from the patients themselves. There are so many myths and misconceptions about medication assisted treatment that I thought it behooved me to write a little on some of the most common misconceptions regarding Suboxone.

1. Suboxone maintenance is trading one addiction for another. I hear this one the most and it is almost the most ridiculous statement I have heard regarding Suboxone. It is also one of the most damaging misconceptions, and generally held by people who are wanting to help.

Suboxone is a medication that is taken to treat a