Naltrexone and Vivitrol’s Positive Effect on Christian Treatment
Naltrexone is a medication approved by the FDA for the treatment of alcohol and opiate dependence. It is an opioid receptor antagonist that decreases drinking and opiate use in alcohol and opiate-dependent individuals by blocking the release of endorphins via neural reward pathways. In other words, Naltrexone blocks the body’s ability to feel the “high” that these particular substances produce. This has proven to be helpful for clients that are abstaining from opiates or alcohol on their own and for those who chose to admit themselves into a substance abuse Christian treatment facility because the drug ultimately has a zero effect on the mind and body while the Naltrexone medication is taken. Naltrexone has also been shown to reduce cravings, which for motivated clients can promote long-term abstinence....