Originally Posted by
ScottFromWI 
For the most part, these drugs ( and others like them ) are intended to be supplement to a solid program of recovery, and only used temporarily. As great as it would be if there were a magic pill to just wipe away all the cravings/withdrawal symptoms, there unfortunately is not. As others have said please speak with your doctor for prescribing info.
It's great to hear that you are making an effort to get sober at a relatively young age, you will not regret that decision.
Yes, that was not my perception of them and I did know that they are used on a short-term basis. Thank you, I'll try my best