Suboxone is offered during different stages of treatment and can offer a long-term solution to opioid addiction; it has been shown that it can help with opioid cravings. Suboxone is a depressant so it will slow you down rather than speed you up. It can help with pain relief, overall calmness, reduced stress levels, and relaxation. Suboxone also contains Naloxone which helps reverse the effects of an overdose of opioids. It binds the receptors in the brain to help interfere with the opioid attachment. It is best to be followed by a doctor or addiction counselor so that they can monitor you and make the necessary adjustments until you no longer need the medication.