Naltrexone - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs - Temple, ME.

Naltrexone is a med used in the treatment of opiate and prescription opioid addiction because it stops the activity of opiates. It is also used in the management of alcohol dependence as it apparently lessens the addict's desire to drink. Naltrexone comes in tablet form, or there is an extended-release injection that can be administered once a month, although the injection can cost up to $1,100 a 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 negates the effect of opioid meds. Someone who has been off all opioid medications for 7-10 days can begin treatment with Naltrexone, but they will have to remain off all other opioid meds while taking the drug. This would include taking Methadone or similar maintenance therapy medications, because of the fact that being treated with Naltrexone along with these kinds of medications can cause sudden withdrawal reactions.

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

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