As a counselor I am here to tell you that you can get off of it. As a recovering alcoholic/addict you can get off of it. This really makes me mad. They say the same sh-- to some of my methadone clients. Yes it will hurt and be uncomfortable of course. One thing you must be prepare for is the mental part of the detox. I am sure you know what it is like to detox off of an opiate. make sure you have a sober support network ie friends, meetings, sponsor. You will have to have a medical detox and it may require some time. Do not just try to cut it off in 3-4 days. Talk to another doctor about a small dosage cut per week/month. One thing you must remember addiction is big business and some doctors are in it for the money not to help you Good luck and my prays are with you. You can do it!!!!!
Recovering too