What is Naltrexone Treatment?
Naltrexone treatment is used to treat alcohol dependence. Naltrexone is marketed under the names Revia and Depade. The normal dose of Naltrexone is administered as a pill taken once a day and typically for about 12 weeks. Naltrexone is an opioids receptor antagonist. This means is works against the opioids receptors in the brain. In simple terms, Naltrexone reduces the cravings for alcohol that are experienced by addicts once they have stopped drinking. For those addicted to opioids such as heroin and cocaine, Naltrexone treatment can also block the effects of these drugs in the brain. In reality, Naltrexone is primarily used to treat alcoholism. The first step to recovery has to be cessation of alcohol consumption. Only after an addict has ceased alcohol consumption can Naltrexone treatment begin. An alternate form, given by injection once per month, is marketed under the name Vivitrol. When combined with traditional drug treatment programs, such as a 12-step program, Naltrexone treat
