Ten or so years ago, I was on high doses of narcotics. I took four 80mg OxyContin and four 30mg OxyContin daily. More if I could swing it.
Did it help pain? Mmmm not really. I grew tired of nodding off for a second or two at dinners with friends, or parties.
Finally I took a week and went cold turkey. It was not at all easy.
Once I got the crap out of my blood & system, I didn’t know what to do with myself. A friend suggested Suboxone and I’ve been on a low dose since. I started with 16mg/day weaning down to two mg. Upon my request, I have been maintaining at 4 mg. I feel great. I travel. I love time with partner & friends.
Suboxone helped enormously with putting my life together.
Btw, I’m 76.