If I was told I had to go on methadone for 8 years..
I would hire a jet to fly me over a active volcanoe and dive into the molten lava....
Some doctors are so freakin black and white..no inbetween ya know???
I see see sub work for people who have a honest desire to stop using...
I would call and find some meetings in your area if I was you...that way you can talk with other people who have lots of experience..
love north