Opioides
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)
Street names: Subs, Bupe, Strips, Oranges
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Detiene la abstinencia y los antojos; efecto 'techo' limita la depresión respiratoria
⚠Key risks
- Dependencia (más leve que los opioides completos)
- Precipita abstinencia si se toma demasiado pronto tras otros opioides
- Sobredosis rara sola; sedación + depresión respiratoria mezclado con benzos o alcohol
✚Overdose signs
- Raro en solitario; sedación y respiración lenta en combinación
📋Quick facts
Also known asSubs, Bupe, Strips, Oranges
CategoryOpioides
Schedule / classLista III (EE. UU.)
AppearancePelículas sublinguales naranjas (8/2 mg) o tabletas hexagonales
Street price~$10–$25 por película de 8 mg (desviada)
Legal statusSolo con receta, Lista III; amplio uso en tratamiento.
Last updated2026-09-12
Sources: SAMHSA, FDA, NIDA
Comparación de categoría — Opioides
| 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 |
| Subutex (buprenorphine) | Schedule III | Diverted for IV use; Overdose when injected with depressants | ~$10–$30 per 8 mg tablet |
| Methadone | Schedule II | Accumulates over days — overdose risk highest in first 2 weeks; Fatal mixing with benzos/alcohol | ~$10–$40 per 40 mg diskette |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) look like?
Películas sublinguales naranjas (8/2 mg) o tabletas hexagonales
What are the signs of a Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) overdose?
Raro en solitario; sedación y respiración lenta en combinación Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Dependencia (más leve que los opioides completos) Dependence can develop with regular use.