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Facts About Naltrexone

Naltrexone is often prescribed to help individuals dependent on narcotics and alcoholics to break the abuse cycle and stay clean and sober. While naltrexone is not a cure for drug addiction, it can prove to be a vital addition to a well-rounded drug treatment program. When combined with professional counseling, group therapy and experiential therapy it can greatly increase the likelihood of patient compliance that lasts far beyond the walls of a rehab program in Huntington Beach. In discussions about naltrexone treatments, it is important that prospective clients understand how the drug works.

While discussing facts about naltrexone it should be noted that naltrexone itself is not a narcotic. Naltrexone works within the body to block the feelings that narcotic drug abuse and alcohol abuse cause. It is also very effective in limiting cravings for alcohol, keeping clients moving in the right direction while in an inpatient rehab center in Huntington Beach. Naltrexone users will not feel impaired while taking the drug, another bonus to naltrexone treatment.

How Naltrexone Works

Naltrexone works by blocking specific opioid receptors in the brain, making it impossible for narcotic and alcohol to attach to them. This means that when these brain receptors are blocked, the body isn’t able to process pleasurable side effects that would occur with drinking or taking narcotic drugs. As treatment with naltrexone continues, the brain comes to expect that drinking alcohol and using opiate drugs will no longer be pleasurable, reducing the risk of relapse. Naltrexone is only prescribed once an individual has completed drug or alcohol detox as the body must be first be completely drug free.

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About Naltrexone Administration

Naltrexone comes in different formulations and doses. In order to determine the best dosage for an individual, the prescribing physician will take certain things into account. Naltrexone begins to work within the brain very quickly, and patients can usually feel the results after their first dose. Rehab patients need to understand this about naltrexone treatment; it is a commitment of at least 3 months, with continued use highly likely.

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Naltrexone Tablets

Available in tablet form, naltrexone comes in dosages starting with 25 mg, and increasing incrementally to 50 mg and then 1000 mg. While the recommended dosage will depend on each individual’s physical makeup, addiction history, and drug compliance, most rehab patients begin with the 50 mg tablet after testing tolerance. Naltrexone should not be taken outside the time frames given by the prescribing doctor. Clients that miss a dose will need to wait for their next scheduled dose to continue treatment.

About Naltrexone Injections

Naltrexone that is given via injection is a much higher dose, 380 mg. When a client is administered naltrexone by injection, the effects of the medication can last for a full 30 days. There are advantages to this method of administration such as eliminating daily tablets and missed doses. The disadvantages can be irritation and pain at the site of injection and the necessity of wearing a medical alert bracelet 24/7. This allows treating physicians information about naltrexone use and helps prevent contraindicated medications during emergencies.

Naltrexone Side Effects

  • Muscle and joint discomfort
  • Insomnia and fatigue
  • Headaches and Anxiety
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Chills and goosebumps
  • Nausea, vomiting and stomach pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Excessive thirst
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Increased suicidal thoughts

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