Suboxone has been hailed as a miracle drug, primarily for two reasons:
It doesn’t have to be consumed in a clinic like methadone does. It can be prescribed by any licensed, Suboxone-certified physician.
It carries a lower risk for abuse and dependency than methadone, meaning people using buprenorphine have a chance to become completely clean sooner.
In spite of these proven benefits, Suboxone withdrawal is still a real risk, and there’s always the chance that unexpected circumstances may arise. This is why it’s so important for Suboxone and similar drugs to be administered by professionals, preferably in a clinical detox setting. It’s also why trying to detox at home isn’t recommended, even though you can legally use Suboxone without supervision.