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Vivitrol Used in Treatment - Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities - Portsmouth, RI.

Vivitrol is a med used to prevent drug use and relapse, and is used specifically for alcohol and opioid drugs such as heroin and prescription pain killers. Vivitrol is an extended-release type of the med Naltrexone, which is available via a monthly injection. It isn't habit forming, and is what is called an antagonist. When someone injects Vivitrol, it blocks the receptors that would normally be activated by alcohol or opioids, so when an individual drinks alcohol or takes opioids they essentially cannot get high or drunk.

There are particular safety measures that need to be taken before someone is administered Vivitrol. First off, an individual who with the intent to start Vivitrol must have abstained from opioids for at least seven to ten days. This includes individuals who are participating in opioid maintenance therapy and are taking drugs like Methadone or Buprenorphine. For a heroin abuser or someone who has been on Methadone for a long time, abrupt cessation is brutal, but withdrawal is something they will have to go through for at least seven days in order to start Vivitrol.

These medications must be used as part of a rehab program in Portsmouth which also includes individual therapy, group therapy and medical supervision. Speak with your therapist or Dr. in regards to how pharmacological tools can help you maintain the drug-free life you want.

There are 1 Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centers offering this service in Portsmouth, RI

  • Clinical Services of RI
    401-683-0857
    11 King Charles Drive
    Portsmouth, RI. 2871

    Treatment Services Offered:
    Vivitrol

    Payment Forms Accepted:
    Private Health Insurance
    Cash or Self Payment
    Sliding Fee Scale

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