The human body cannot survive without food and water for long periods of time. In fact, according to SurvivalTopics.com, the longest a person can go without water is 10 days--without food, it's four to six weeks. However, due to certain other variables, these numbers can vary.
I have a job that provides me with health insurance. So the doc visit would have been like $150 (USD) and the Sub would've been $385 (USD). But, the insurance will probably cover the doctor visit and they covered all but $65 (USD) of the Subox. I hope it works because it's the most viable option when compared with methadone and cold turkey. Wish me luck.
The overall cost of suboxone (buprenorphine) treatment is expensive. The cost of the medication alone averages around $150 per month for most people. The initial evaluation and induction will cost around $700. Physicians vary in the frequency of initial visits. Follow up visits: I like to have 2 the first week, 1 per week for a few weeks, then 1 every two weeks until stable .