naltrexone
Opioid receptor antagonist
Naltrexone is a medication that blocks opioid receptors in the brain, used to treat addiction to opioids and alcohol.
It prevents the euphoric effects of opioids and reduces alcohol cravings.
Unlike methadone, naltrexone is not itself addictive: She takes naltrexone to help maintain sobriety.
Available as a daily pill or monthly injection.
Compulsive substance reliance
- alcoholismAddiction to drinking
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- relapseReturn to former illness
detoxification · abstinence · withdrawal · prescription · maintenance · compliance · protocol · induction
Morphine-class analgesic
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- blockerSomething that obstructs
- endorphinBody's natural analgesic
- injectableAdministered via needle
dose · bioavailability · half-life · metabolism · binding · pharmacokinetics · implant · oral
Unimpaired mental state
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- healingRestoration of health
- twelve-stepAddiction recovery framework
sponsor · counseling · therapy · willpower · resilience · empowerment · accountability · aftercare
addiction
Compulsive substance reliance
- alcoholismAddiction to drinking
- dependenceState of needing another
- cravingPowerful urge to have
relapse · detoxification · abstinence · withdrawal · prescription · maintenance · compliance · protocol · induction · tapering
opioid
Morphine-class analgesic
injectable · dose · bioavailability · half-life · metabolism · binding · pharmacokinetics · implant · oral · monthly
sobriety
Unimpaired mental state
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- healingRestoration of health
twelve-step · sponsor · counseling · therapy · willpower · resilience · empowerment · accountability · aftercare · lifestyle
naltrexonemorphine
Opioid analgesic medication
heroin · fentanyl · oxycodone · hydrocodone · hydromorphone