Naltrexone - Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facilities - Springfield, MA.

Naltrexone is a prescription med used in the treatment of opiate and prescription opioid abuse and addiction because it stops the activity of opiates. It is also used in the management of alcohol dependence as it appears to decrease the addict's need to consume alcohol. Naltrexone can either be administered daily by tablet, or in injection form that can be administered once a month, although the injection can cost up to $1,100 per month.

The difference between Naltrexone and other drugs used to treat opiate dependence is that not like Methadone which is an agonist and is very similar to heroin, Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist, and blocks the effect of opioid drugs. Someone who has been abstaining from all opioid meds for 7-10 days can begin taking Naltrexone, but they will have to stop taking all other opioid medications while taking the medication. This would include taking Methadone or similar maintenance therapy medications, because of the fact that taking Naltrexone along with these types of medications can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms.

Naltrexone is meant to be used in conjunction with a comprehensive Springfield treatment program which would include counseling, behavioral modification, lifestyle changes, and compliance monitoring.

There are 2 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Springfield, MA

• Coles Place
  413-747-0705
  401 Liberty Street
  Springfield, MA. 1104
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Naltrexone
  
  Payment Forms Accepted:
  Medicare
  Medicaid
  Military Insurance
  Private Health Insurance
  State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid
  
• CleanSlate Centers
  413-341-1787
  133 Maple Street
  Springfield, MA. 1105
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Naltrexone
  
  Payment Forms Accepted:
  Medicare
  Medicaid
  Military Insurance
  Private Health Insurance
  Cash or Self Payment
  State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid
  

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