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Suboxone while Working Part of the Year in Canada

  • anonymous Asks ...
    anonymous

    I am opiate addicted but ready to quit the lifestyle. I am an American but I work in Canada for periods of up to 2 to 3 months at a time in the logging industry. In the past, I have had no problem scoring dope while up north, but this time I actually want to stay clean.

    I am thinking about Suboxone but I have to go up north again in about 6 weeks. Will a doctor be able to prescribe me enough Suboxone to last me for my work abroad periods?

    Will I have a problem getting it across the border? It would be ironic if I managed to avoid arrest after years of scoring dope only to get arrested for trying to get clean…

  • Dr. David Sack Says ...
    Dr. David Sack

    You should be able to bring legitimately prescribed drugs into Canada. Be sure to keep them in their original packaging and bring a copy of your original prescription from your doctor.  Suboxone is prescribed in Canada as well, so you might consider finding a doctor there just in case you are delayed in your travels or somehow lose them.