Since no one else has responded, let me add whatever I can to help. Yes, indeed,
Buprenorphine (usually sold
in the form of Suboxone) is what is called a partial agonist opioid that replaces other addictive (agonist) opioids such as vicodin (hydrocodone), etc. It is used as a tool to help someone get off opioids, as it completely takes away withdrawals but doesn't work the same way as the other opioids. In other words, it makes you feel normal.