There are quite a lot of different treatments that deal with the problems related with alcohol dependence. The treatments available for this problems can be put into the following categories...medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, professional counseling to support relationship issues and education and support to stop drinking.
However there is a new method on the market, a drug with the brand name chemical Revia [formerly called Trexan], Vivitrolnaltrexone. This drug is taken as an injection, usually into a muscle once a month. Naltrexone is also available in pill form.
Naltrexone is very clever in the way it cheats the part of our brain that produces us pleasure when drinking alcohol or taking drugs. It helps to reduce the pleasure produced and you can take it on its own or it can also be taken in conjunction with other methods used to stop alcohol dependence.
The best results seen through the use of Naltrexone is when combined with counseling. Recent studies have also shown that Naltrexone will significantly reduces the risk of relapse after you have managed to stop drinking.
Unfortunately this drug is not always 100% effective especially on certain men who have suffered from alcohol dependence big time or over a long period of time. Naltrexone is no different to any other drug and can cause side effects like fatigue, dizziness and nausea and it can even make you feel nervous, sleepy or anxious.
You really need to go and see your Doctor if you would like to try this or any other treatment that is related to alcohol dependency. If you need any additional support you should take a look at the blog at stopdrinkingadvice.org as you will be able to see what other people feel about this new drug and how it has worked for them.
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