Naltrexone - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities - Shepherd, MT.

Naltrexone is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of opiate and prescription opioid addiction because it stops the activity of opioids. It is also used in the treatment of alcohol dependence as it appears to decrease 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 a month, however the injection can cost up to $1,100 per month.

The difference between Naltrexone and other meds used to treat opiate dependence is that not like Methadone which is an agonist and is very similar to heroin, Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist, and negates the effects of opioid drugs. Someone who has been off all opioid drugs for 7-10 days can begin taking Naltrexone, but they will have to stop taking all other opioid meds while taking the drug. This would include taking Methadone or similar maintenance therapy medications, due to the fact that being treated with Naltrexone along with these types of medications can cause sudden withdrawal reactions.

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

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