Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Naltrexone can help people cut back on how much alcohol they drink but is best used alongside behavioral and psychosocial support programs. A pill that costs less than a dollar has been called the ...

Medications can help people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol. One medication that can reduce alcohol craving and help promote recovery is naltrexone, which is approved for treatment of alcohol ...

Naltrexone, an orally administered opiate receptor antagonist, has been used for the treatment of alcohol dependence in the United States since 1994. A new study examines the effectiveness of a ...

HealthDay News — Extended-release naltrexone is associated with a lower rate of opioid relapse than usual treatment among criminal justice offenders, according to a study published in the March 31 ...

Starting people with opioid use disorder on extended-release, injectable naltrexone (XR-naltrexone) within five to seven days of seeking treatment is more effective than the standard treatment method ...

VIVITROL (naltrexone) 380mg/vial for injection by Alkermes The FDA and Alkermes have notified healthcare professionals and patients of an update to the Warnings, Information for Patients, and Dosage ...

Opioid-dependent individuals are more likely to be able to transition to extended-release injection naltrexone (Vivitrol, Alkermes) if they undergo naltrexone-assisted detoxification than if they ...