The Science Behind Suboxone
How it Works to Treat Opioid Addiction Buprenorphine is an opioid addiction and pain medication. It is a partial opioid agonist, which means it works by binding to the same brain receptors that opioids like heroin, oxycodone, and fentanyl do, but with less intensity.As a result, buprenorphine can reduce opioid cravings and alleviate withdrawal symptoms …