In the journey toward overcoming substance use disorders, understanding the tools available can make all the difference. Vivitrol, a medication approved by the FDA, has emerged as a promising option in the landscape of addiction treatment. However, how does Vivitrol work? The medication helps people manage cravings and maintain sobriety by addressing the physiological aspects…
Vivitrol is the brand name for a muscular injection of naltrexone. As a drug, naltrexone binds with opioid receptors in the brain to stop the effects of alcohol and opioids. Naltrexone thus blocks the positive effects of why people use alcohol or opioids to sever a person’s dependence on these substances. Vivitrol treatment does not…
Chronic relapse is a reality for many who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD). Often, even when individuals are trying to break the cycle of addiction, the intensity of withdrawal symptoms leads them back to substance use. Medical detox is the safest way to comfortably overcome withdrawals to be able to work on the underlying…