Suboxone is a prescription medication used to treat opioid addiction. It is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone and is used as part of a comprehensive treatment program for opioid dependence.

Buprenorphine is an opioid medication that acts on the same receptors in the brain as other opioids, but it has a lower potential for abuse and dependence compared to full opioid agonists like heroin or fentanyl. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, which means it can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Suboxone is used as a maintenance treatment for opioid addiction, as it can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use disorder. It is usually taken sublingually (under the tongue) once daily.

It is important to use Suboxone only as prescribed by a doctor and to not abruptly stop taking it as withdrawal symptoms can occur. Before starting Suboxone, inform your doctor of any medical conditions or other medications you are taking.