Naltrexone - Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facilities - Camillus, NY.

Naltrexone is a medicine used in the treatment of opiate and prescription opioid abuse and addiction because it stops the activity of opioids. It is also used in the management of alcohol addiction as it appears to decrease the user's need to consume alcohol. Naltrexone comes in tablet form, or there is an extended-release injection that can be given once per month, however the injection can cost up to $1,100 a month.

The difference between Naltrexone and other meds used to treat opiate dependence is that unlike Methadone which is an agonist and is very similar to heroin, Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist, and blocks the effect of opioid drugs. Someone who has been off all opioid medications for seven to ten days can begin treatment with Naltrexone, but they will have to remain off all other opioid drugs while taking the medication. This would include taking Methadone or similar maintenance therapy drugs, because of the fact that being treated with Naltrexone along with these types of medications can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms.

Naltrexone is meant to be used in conjunction with a full Camillus rehab program which would include counseling, behavioral modification, lifestyle changes, and compliance monitoring.

There are 1 Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Programs offering this service in Camillus, NY

• Professional Counseling Services
  315-488-1641
  5700 West Genesee Street
  Camillus, NY. 13031
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Naltrexone
  
  Payment Forms Accepted:
  Medicaid
  Private Health Insurance
  Cash or Self Payment
  

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