Posted by Dr. Bob on November 5, 2003, at 19:04:03
In reply to Heroin Detox......HELPPPPPPPPPPPP « splitinit, posted by Dr. Bob on November 4, 2003, at 19:55:58
[Posted by splitinit on November 4, 2003, at 21:30:31
In reply to http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20031030/msgs/276590.html]
> > Well... it isn't kicking per se, but have you heard of buprenorphine maintenance treatment? It is similiar to methadone maintenace, except you don't have to go to a clinic everyday to pick up your dose - you get the buprenorphine from a doctor. Most ex-junkies who have tried buprenorphine maintenance have had really good results - buprenorphine keeps you from getting sick, eliminates cravings, and you can't get high on it (it is a mixed agonist/antagonist). It is generally considered far superior to methadone programs.
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> Hi, Thank you....After some considerable searching I found a list of 9 doctors who have received training/certification and ar now able to legally administer Buprnorphine for opiate detox. I called every number and all but one werent set-up to start yet.
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> Which takes me to the "ONE"... I have been accepted by him as a new patient and start on Monday. A modest $210 dollar fee is paid in cash up front which covers the initial evaluation and the first and second doctors visits as well the medication. Thereafter it cost $60 per week + the cost of meds...which should not be bad as my insurance has a $20 dollar cap on name brand meds....
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> SO, I was prepared to pay $8500 for doctors Kavorkian's death machine (rapid detox)...Or jump on the humane band wagon you mentioned above.
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> I will try the beup....detox.
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> Any comments, tips, input would be appreciated.
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> Thanks in advance for your time and consideration...splitinit.
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