Suboxone (Buprenorphine and Naloxone) is the most commonly prescribed medication used to treat narcotic (opiate) addiction. It is a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine (narcotic) is an opioid medication. It acts on the CNS to help prevent the withdrawal side effects.it is taken for a short time. take the drugs it starts work within 30 to 45 minutes.