Vivitrol for Alcoholism

In the second quarter of 2006, the FDA has approved a new drug called Vivitrol to help treat alcoholism.

Vivitrol is the first and only injectable version of naltrexone, a powerful weapon against alcohol dependence. It is intended for use with people who are able to abstain from drinking in an outpatient setting. It is also indicated for use in combination with psychosocial support, such as counseling or group therapy.

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At the Assisted Recovery Centers of Georgia, we utilize naltrexone (Revia) to reduce cravings, which has been highly effective for long term recovery. Unlike deterrent medications which may make you nauseous, naltrexone simply and safely eliminates the "high" or "buzz" associated with alcohol. In addition, it significantly lessens the physical "need" to drink. Coupled with a personalized cognitive/behavioral program, naltrexone allows the freedom to focus on the emotional and mental facet of addiction. For more information, click here.

It has been our experience at the Assisted Recovery Centers of Georgia that the majority of those who have relapsed after our treatment program were people who for one reason or another could not follow their daily regimen of naltrexone in the prescribed dosage.

With Vivitrol, individuals who have difficulty maintaining their daily dose of naltrexone now have the option of receiving a monlthy injection of Vivitrol. The time-released formula works the same as the oral naltrexone, and is simply another, more powerful safeguard against relapse.