From Addiction Treatment to Dental Problems: The Suboxone Lawsuit and Its Impact

From Addiction Treatment to Dental Problems: The Suboxone Lawsuit and Its Impact

In the course of the history of medical science, there have been a few, albeit rare, cases where an answer to one issue has led to another and such is the case of Suboxone.

Suboxone is a medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction. It uses buprenorphine and naloxone as active ingredients to help individuals overcome their dependence on opioids. 

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which means it activates the same receptors in the brain as opioids but with less intensity, reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings.