"i was on all kinds of other painkillers prior to subutex. i was not only in chronic pain from a shoulder injury (and failed surgeries), but i was also addicted and dependent upon oxycontin and norco for about 5 years. i found a doctor who originally put me on suboxone, then i switched to subutex since there was a generic available. i now have been clean and pain free for almost a year thanks to subutex. it is a wonderful drug, i have a clear mind, and a normal life. my pain doesn&#039;t override the other parts of my life any more. it truly saved my life!"