It seems insane having a Judge prescribe treatment options. Addicts who wish to give up are definitely a medical case and should be treated likewise. Tapering off Opiates does work. Let's not forget that it was prescription meds being pulled away (without support) that caused the huge rise in people turning to heroine. I have quite a strong view that prescribing pain medication should be referred to specialists after six months and/ or stronger medication than co-codamol is needed.

I suffer from Chronic pain and have been prescribed Buprenorphine in the past (Butrans, which don't have the same counter-measures as Subutex), unfortunately they are no longer adequate for me (the patches get pretty big in higher doses).