Suboxone now what else?!
Question: Suboxone now what else.?
My husband is going on suboxone for the treatment of heroin addiction. I was wondering what else him or we should do to help with the recovery and to keep him from relapsing. He really wants any help he can get. The addiction has really taken a toll on our marriage and family. So do you think he needs to go to aa alone AND with me or maybe a marriage counselor.? There is a pastor that is also a certified counselor that is willing to help us. What do you think should we do all 3.? Or should he just go alone.? Sorry if I'm rambling I just really want to get the best help for him and our marriage as possible.Health Question & Answer
Answers:
Recovery is a multi-modal process for a family.
This answer can be long, but I'll summarize it to say that most doctors would agree that he should be in a consistent, structured program such as a 12-step program (i.e. Narcotics anonymous) and please watch out for NarcAnon, which is a scientology-anti medication and looney antipsychiatry association which will do more harm than good.
For you and other family members, Nar-Anon provides support for family members affected by drug abuse. If you have trouble finding these specific groups, some Alcoholic Anonymous groups will allow illegal drug abusers in the groups.
Of course, see your doctor regularly and inform him or her of any change in status. Relapse is nothing to be ashmed of....he may require a dosing adjustment of medication to help with cravings. The more honest and consistent you are with the doctor and programs, the better it will be for all of you. Certainly feel free to ask your doctor about local referrals to support groups. They'll likely have the information for you.
Best of luck.Health Question & Answer
This answer can be long, but I'll summarize it to say that most doctors would agree that he should be in a consistent, structured program such as a 12-step program (i.e. Narcotics anonymous) and please watch out for NarcAnon, which is a scientology-anti medication and looney antipsychiatry association which will do more harm than good.
For you and other family members, Nar-Anon provides support for family members affected by drug abuse. If you have trouble finding these specific groups, some Alcoholic Anonymous groups will allow illegal drug abusers in the groups.
Of course, see your doctor regularly and inform him or her of any change in status. Relapse is nothing to be ashmed of....he may require a dosing adjustment of medication to help with cravings. The more honest and consistent you are with the doctor and programs, the better it will be for all of you. Certainly feel free to ask your doctor about local referrals to support groups. They'll likely have the information for you.
Best of luck.Health Question & Answer