Naltrexone Therapy

The purpose of Vivitrol® (naltrexone) is to prevent patients from relapses after they have successfully completed the detoxification of the withdrawal process. Because Vivitrol® is exclusively designed for patients who have already completed detoxification, Vivitrol® is not administered until later in the recovery process.

Vivitrol® is slowly released into the body through monthly injections. Our experienced physicians safely inject the medication for each patient minimizing the risk of accidental patient injury. This is also proven to be effective when medication is supplemented by counseling, therapy and a strong support system for the patient.

Naltrexone works by binding to the opioid receptors in the brain and concurrently blocking the typical effects other drugs produce, such as euphoria or sedation. Naltrexone is also reported to help curb those opioid cravings that can make abstinence so difficult for someone in recovery. If a person relapses while taking Vivitrol® therapy injections, he or she will not usually feel the effects of the substance.