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Naltrexone
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
ReVia; Trexan; Vivitrol; Nalorex; Depade
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Narcotic detoxification adjunct
CHEMICAL NAME
(5a)-17-(cyclopropylmethyl)-4,5-epoxy-3,14-dihydroxymorphinan-6-one
DESCRIPTION
Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist used in the treatment of opiate and alcohol addiction. It blocks the effects of opiates so that if a user chooses to take an opiate after taking naltrexone, they do not experience much, if any, effect. This helps improve abstinence in those who can maintain taking the daily dose of naltrexone.
BASICS EFFECTS IMAGES HEALTH LAW DOSE CHEMISTRY
ASK EROWID ANSWERS #
Does naloxone come in tablets, for use in case of an OD?
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
Injectable extended-release naltrexone for opioid dependence [...], 2016
Obviation of opioid withdrawal syndrome by concomitant administration of naltrexone [...], 2006
Evidence about the use of naltrexone and [...] ways of using it in the treatment of alcoholism, 2001
Naltrexone treatment of hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, 1997
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EXPERIENCES #
Real Buzzkill Tech, by Gleetnorx
Precipitated Withdrawal, by The Weez
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
Naltrexone - Australian Drug Foundation
MedLine Plus: Naltrexone
Low Dose Naltrexone.org
What is Naltrexone? - DrugWise UK
Naltrexone Guide for Users - Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Office, NSW
ARTICLES & WRITINGS #
Naltrexone: An Antagonist Therapy for Heroin Addiction, NIDA Treatment Workgroup (1999)
MEDIA COVERAGE #
One of the Most Popular Podcasts in America Totally Botched Its Drug Addiction Episode by Peddling Miracle Pills - AlterNet, Apr 11 2016
Naltrexone is alternative treatment for opioid addiction, study finds - ScienceDaily, Mar 30 2016
Drugs Help Tailor Alcoholism Treatment - NYTimes, May 21 2012
Naltrexone: can a pill cure alcoholism? - The Times (UK), Jan 12 2009