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Sugah is very wise in the sharing of her E, S, & H (experience, strength, and hope). So, if I were you, I would heed her advice. Actually, even though I'm not you, I often heed her advice.
That being said, Suboxone is very often a cash-only business, and I mean business. You may have trouble finding a Sub doctor who bills insurance let alone one who accepts government programs.
Has your g/f expressed a real desire to get clean? Believe me when I say that I understand the insanity of trying to get clean. It's not an easy process. However, self-medicating is not the answer to an addict getting clean (so please stop helping her to get Xanax or methadone). Inpatient is a good answer. It's also a good way for her to get prescribed the medications that she may legitimately need.
I commend you for wanting to help your g/f. However, it's in your best interest and in her best interest as well, to allow her to take the initiative in her recovery. You can support her and, believe me, your support will be very important (my husband's support of me was more precious than anything that he has ever done for me).
If your g/f calls the detox unit, tell her how proud you are of her. As she packs her clothes and you drive her to the hospital, remind her that you will be waiting for her and will even visit on visiting days. Then, if you can find a program for family members of addicts, I suggest that you attend it.
The fact that you love your g/f seems quite obvious to me. She's very lucky. However, it's not always easy to know how best to love an addict. Your girlfriend has a disease, a serious, life-long disease. The best thing that you can do for her is to learn what you should not be doing for her and what you should be doing for yourself.
Please keep us posted.
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