Episode 15: 5 Ways Suboxone® is Different

William McComb, LSW & LCDC III, goes through the five ways that Medically Assisted Treatment like Suboxone (buprenorphine) is different than addictive substances like pain medication or heroin.

[joshstaley]

I’ve been visiting this clinic for some time now and every thing he is saying couldn’t be more true. I live a completely normal life now, I have a great career, great wife, I’m living my life in a way that allows me to live by example for my son. This clinic isn’t a money hungry cash clinic. They care about us.

[OH_Outdoorsman]

I plan on putting my story on here. But for now I want to say everything he is saying is spot on. I’ve stayed sobor because of This place. I have a life that’s worth something because of this place. I will one day at a time work towards having a better life. Only because of there help! And my want to stay clean!!

[victoriakranyik]

This is video is amazing. I know personally that stigma about suboxone therapy is all around. I listen to peoples opinions about it, then I pull these videos out and say " Watch this". Its not for everyone agreed. But for my family and I, Clinic 5 saved our lives. My kids have there mom and dad every day all day becuz of the clinic giving us the tools we need to live drug free. I hold a full time job. I'm one of the most respected workers in my plant. ** And Yes they all know what I take.. No one is forcing anyone to continue to get this medication. Or to GET it. When it's time for me to taper down, I know they will help me through that too. So thank you for helping me get my life back. And to enjoy my life every day. YOUR THE BEST.

[SarahVerzwyvelt]

Suboxone saved my life!

I’m so thankful for videos like this because I’m sick to death of the stigma around suboxone. I went from going to jail and losing everything to gaining my life back and then some!
I’ve been married to my soul mate for 10 years, we built our dream house and I drive a BMW. Try to tell me suboxone doesn’t work! It’s a miracle drug!!!!
I’m able to live a happy, healthy, stable life. For that, I’m forever grateful!! 🙌🏼

It breaks my heart to read the comments on other videos saying stuff like “my family has disowned me because I’m on suboxone” or “I feel like I have to lie to people at my AA or NA meetings because they don’t consider me sober bc I’m on suboxone”.
That’s awful. No one should be judged because they take suboxone. More people need to be educated about it and it’s benefits.

I finally got up the nerve and posted my addiction, arrest, jail and rehab stories on my YouTube channel.
If I can help even just one person, it’s 100% worth putting myself and my story out there! ♥️

I’ll be sharing this video everywhere. It needs to be seen! And I’ll continue to spread awareness on my channel as well.

[mothermakeup]

Great video Bill!! So many great points!

[andyanderson]

Yea I've had some n/a meetings said suboxone was bandage but some of those same people cant get clean & sober either.

[scottreed]

WOW, Bill comes across genuinely professional and empathetic..!
Early in the video he referenced systemic discrimination with addiction. Personally I’m not quite comfortable using the terms of victimhood or such it feels. Although it hurts as an addict, the public has every right and reason to be judgmental as they should be givin my (our) track record as addicts... when an alcoholic kills your family member in a DUI crash you don’t defend that person by saying “well alcoholism is a disease and stigmas are mean and discriminatory”, if we’re being honest...!!!!
Your heart is in the right place for sure... thx again!!

[stephenstuckey]

It's like being addicted to anyyhing else(opiates) without the high. You are still fully dependant on it and will/can have horrible withdrawal upon sudden cessation.

[kendogg]

Suboxone has helped our family achieve all 5 differences! We aren’t high everyday, we have stable mindsets, we have thankfully not dealt with any immediate immediate overdoses, we are part of healthier settings and environments, and having a stable dosage has helped acquire each one. Being at a constant teetering makes anyone’s life feel unstable like they’re falling apart in every single aspect! It’s terrifying especially when you see no way out! We are thankful this place and suboxone found it’s way into our lives. We have built our foundation from the bottom of the pyramid and are going up 😉

[whocares]

I think mg for mg sub is the strongest opiate around. It's so so strong and prescribed to.high of doses

[theblowupdollsmusic]

If the half-life is so long, why do most patients does 2 to 4 times per day?

[seekingfreedom]

Suboxone is good and all accept you will be living as a dulled emotion person the entire time you are on it, yeah it's better than dying but it's no way to live forever, always keep a goal in mind of getting off it, and never let them con you into saying you need to take this for life