A New Hope for Alcohol Dependence and Opiate Addiction:

Naltrexone

Breaks the Cycle of Addiction

Naltrexone is the first opiate-antagonist/anti-craving medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the treatment of alcoholism and opiate addiction.

Here are some of the many benefits of naltrexone in the treatment of Drug and Alcohol dependence:

• Most patients experience dramatic reductions in craving within hours of taking the first dose of naltrexone.

• Naltrexone blocks the 'high' and all other effects associated with opiate consumption, thereby reducing the incentive to try to use alcohol or opiates while on the medication.

• Naltrexone is a non-habit forming medication which does not cause physical/psychological dependence, and can be discontinued at any time.

• Naltrexone significantly reduces the probability of relapse.

• Naltrexone can be given with other medications, especially medications used to treat depressions and other such psychiatric conditions.

• Naltrexone works best when used in combination with a program which emphasizes cognitive therapy and learning social skills.

Frequently Asked Questions About Naltrexone