Opioids
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)
Street names: Subs, Bupe, Strips, Oranges
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⚡What it does
- Stops withdrawal and cravings; 'ceiling effect' limits respiratory depression
⚠Key risks
- Dependence (milder than full opioids)
- Precipitates withdrawal if taken too soon after other opioids
✚Overdose signs
- Rare alone; sedation + respiratory depression when mixed with benzos/alcohol
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) | Schedule III | Dependence (milder than full opioids); Precipitates withdrawal if taken too soon after other opioids | ~$10–$25 per 8 mg film |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Fentanyl HCl (powder) | Schedule II / analogue prosecutions | Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes; Weighing errors are fatal | ~$60–$120/gram wholesale equivalent |
| Acetylfentanyl | Schedule I | ~5–15× weaker than fentanyl but still deadly at gram-level mistakes; Frequent cause of cluster overdoses | ~$25–$60/g where found |
| Furanylfentanyl (Fu-F) | Schedule I | Linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses 2016–2018; Potency similar to fentanyl | ~$20–$50/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) look like?
Orange sublingual films (2/0.5 mg, 8/2 mg) or hexagonal tablets
What are the signs of a Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) overdose?
Rare alone; sedation + respiratory depression when mixed with benzos/alcohol Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Dependence (milder than full opioids) Dependence can develop with regular use.