Naltrexone is used as part of a comprehensive treatment for drugs and alcohol. Naltrexone has been around for quite some time now mainly used in the treatment of alcoholism. Naltrexone is a pill, that when used correctly decreases the pleasure received from drinking alcohol or taking narcotics. While taking Naltrexone before any type of alcohol usage is the correct way to utilize this medicine, a newer version of a Naltrexone substitute is called Vivitrol and is a once a month shot that is used to curb opioid dependence and alcoholism. 

How Naltrexone/Vivitrol works is by blocking the opioid effects of narcotic pain killers and substances like heroin and fentanyl, as well as alcohol. Naltrexone limits the ability to feel the ‘high of abusing these common drugs. Vivitrol is also used in trying to prevent relapse as well. Relapse is one of the varying factors that limit people’s abilities to get clean and fully sober. Another reason Vivitrol is used is that it actually limits the need or the feeling of ‘having to have another drink’. While most alcoholics have a problem only having one or two drinks, Vivitrol and Naltrexone actually reduces the urge to drink.

While these medications differ in terms of how to correctly use them, both of them are excellent ways to prevent relapses, limit the urge to abuse a substance, and help in the long term recovery of alcoholics and narcotic substance abusers.

Vivitrol and Suboxone are great tools to combat opioid dependence and alcoholism. These medications as well as Vitamin Infusions can get the body back to its natural state. Come see us today in our St. Peters location to learn more!