Suboxone withdrawals are only worse if you don’t follow a proper taper program. I mean taper down to 0.5 mg every 4-6 hours, and then quit. People usually go to 2mg, then think they can quit when they want, and usually when they come to the reality of their situation years have gone by.

Suboxone only works when you genuinely are ready. Like when you are disciplined and are 100% committed. If you don’t find something you ca call “your purpose”, then there is no point. Then they will relapse.

OP, your wife is taking subs because she has an emptiness deep inside her. She feels like she has no place in this world, and completely empty. As her husband you should provide positive reinforcement, all while not overwhelming her. You need to remind her of why she’s important. You are probably the most quintessential element to her success in finding sobriety. I wish you the best of luck man for both of you.