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A member asked:

Ive been taking suboxone now for 5 days. i am concerned i have developed a physical dependency. what do i do? ive made a huge mistake. im so afraid.

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This medication: is helpful and rated more safe than other narcotics. Dependency may develop, but safer than morphine or heroin or oxycontin.

Answered 1/28/2020

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