Promising new pill therapies are allowing some alcoholics and opiate abusers to regain their normal lives with addiction therapies that are primarily drug based rather than counseling based.
Naltrexone, marketed as Revia or Depade or Vivitrol (an injectable timed release version) is not to be confused with Naloxone, which is almost exclusively used in emergency drug overdoses. Naltrexone can be used in emergency therapy but usually is for long term alcohol addiction treatments:
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The standard regimen is one 50 mg tablet per day. Initial problems of nausea usually disappear after a few days, and other side effects (e.g. heightened liver enzymes) are rare. Drug interactions are not significant, besides the obvious antagonism of opioid analgesics. Naltrexone has two effects on alcohol consumption.[7] The first is to reduce craving while naltrexone is being taken. The second, referred to as the Sinclair Method, occurs when naltrexone is taken in conjunction with normal drinking, and this reduces craving over time. The first effect only persists while the naltrexone is being taken, but the second persists as long as the alcoholic does not drink without first taking naltrexone.
CNN reports on addiction pills
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Revia, Depade, Vivitrol (naltrexone): drugs to combat alcohol or opiate addiction
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The Sinclair Method works !! I am a cured alcoholic. I began drnking in 1972. I have tried AA, RR, MM, SOS, psychiatry, religion, and the like. I have been in 2 detoxes, 2 rehabs, and 1 mental ward due to alcoholism. I have lost 2 really good jobs and had many broken relationships. I tried AA for 15 years. I really tried, I got sponsors (all good, selfless men who only wanted to help), I did 90 in 90, I hit my knees, I read the big book, I chaired meetings, came early, left late, went for coffeee, made coffe, and did an honest 4th and 5th steps. I met many fine people in AA who got and stayed sober via the 12 steps. I applaud their success and I admire their dedication. I was dry for up to 5 years at a time but it jus tdid not work for me due to a variety of reasons. Several months ago I tried the Sinclair method. After 17 weeks of taking Naltrexone and drinking, I am now cured. I know people will say I'm in denial or that I was never a true alcoholic but I know the truth. Every cell in my body no longer craves alcohol, I have no fear of it and it no longer controls me. As long as I take my Naltrexone, I am able to drink socially, not alcoholically. I cannot adequately describe how I feel. All I can say is that I am free. I would like to add that I do not advocate TSM for everyone. If someone is sober in AA and is happy, joyous, and free then they should keep that up. If however you are struggling and are looking for a alternate way out then maybe you should give TSM a try. I think any method that helps you beat the beast is a good method.
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