opiate dependence
"Suboxone helped remove the shame of opioid dependence. I learned it's not a character defect to become dependent on a prescription. Its chemistry. Stopping the Opana ER (hydromorphone) didn't remove the pain from joint replacement. Became dependent on OPANA ER, which was removed from the market by FDA request (too addicting). Suboxone was a huge success. It also helps treat residual pain from joint replacement. If I ever choose to stop it, there is a procedure for reducing mg slowly. Although it causes dependency, the method of slow tapering can be pain free compared to withdrawal from most common opioids."