Naltrexone - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs - North Hills, CA.

Naltrexone is a medication 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 treatment of alcohol addiction as it apparently lessens the addict's need to consume alcohol. Naltrexone can either be administered daily by tablet, or there is an extended-release injection that can be given once per month, although the injection can cost up to $1,100 per month.

The difference between Naltrexone and other drugs used to treat opiate addiction is that not like Methadone which is an agonist and has many of the same properties as heroin, Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist, and blocks the effects of opioid drugs. An individual who has been abstaining from all opioid meds for 7-10 days can begin treatment with Naltrexone, but they will have to stop taking all other opioid drugs while taking the medication. This would include taking Methadone or similar maintenance therapy drugs, due to the fact that being treated with Naltrexone along with these types of drugs can cause sudden withdrawal reactions.

Naltrexone is meant to be used along with a comprehensive North Hills rehab program which would include counseling, behavioral modification, lifestyle changes, and compliance monitoring.

There are 2 Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs offering this service in North Hills, CA

• VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center
  818-891-7711 x31207
  16111 Plummer Street
  North Hills, CA. 91343
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Naltrexone
  
  
• VA Greater Los Angeles Health System
  818-895-9480
  16111 Plummer Street
  North Hills, CA. 91343
  
  Treatment Services Offered:
  Naltrexone
  
  Payment Forms Accepted:
  No Payment Accepted
  

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