I write this with deep desperation. My husband and I are both veterans and were unfortunately part of the Era where VA doctors were over prescribing opiates to anyone with chronic pain. Then the war on drugs happened and we were taken off of them with no notice whatsoever. When we started detoxing off of the pills we had only one option, to go to the streets. When pills became too expensive, we sought a cheaper option which of course was heroin. I hate myself everyday for it. I cry everyday. We both want to get off of heroin so bad it hurts. We have tried the suboxone route and it was unsuccessful. We tried cold turkey and it was unsuccessful. We tried other ways and they were all unsuccessful. We did some research and found your office and it has given us some hope that we can actually beat this before it beats us. We haven't felt hopeful in a long time. So we come to you, asking, begging for help. Please contact me, I am available any time. Thank you so much for listening.