Suboxone is a combination medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone. It is primarily used to treat opioid dependence and opioid use disorder. Suboxone helps people reduce or quit their use of opioids by alleviating withdrawal symptoms and cravings while minimizing the risk of misuse.

• Opioid Dependence Treatment:
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Suboxone is part of a comprehensive treatment plan for opioid dependence. It helps manage withdrawal symptoms and cravings, facilitating recovery from addiction.
• It is used as a maintenance therapy to help individuals remain stable and reduce opioid use.

• Respiratory Depression: While less likely than full opioid agonists, high doses of Suboxone can still slow breathing, which is especially dangerous when combined with other depressants.
• Dependence: Suboxone itself can lead to dependence, though it is generally considered safer than full opioids.
• Withdrawal Symptoms: If not used as directed, Suboxone can cause withdrawal symptoms or exacerbate opioid withdrawal.