I brought myself off clonazipam a couple years ago at my doctor's suggestion. I simply reduced the dosage over three or four weeks and gave whatever was left to the local cop shop for disposal.

I do not like to use opioids, but I will if I must (e.g., post surgery). And I always as the doctor for the smallest possible dose.

As a side note, the Veterans Administration severely limited access to hydrocodone, oxycontin, and similar drugs a couple years ago. They are available, but primarily post in-house surgery or for veterans in constant pain from injuries.