Nowadays you have quite a large selection of treatments that work for alcohol dependence. There are certain categories that these treatments are broken down into like education and support to quit drinking, medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, and professional counseling to support relationship issues.



These you may say are the traditionally used methods but something new has just come onto the market branded as chemical Revia [formerly Trexan], Vivitrolnaltrexone. The most common way to administer the drug is by injection on a monthly basis, although it is now available in tablet form.

The way Naltrexone works is by confusing the part of the brain that is responsible for making us feel good while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. It basically numbs the pleasure effect that alcohol gives us and can be either taken on its own or as a combination drug with other alcohol dependence drugs.

Recent studies have shown though that Naltrexone is most effective when its use is combined with counseling. It has also been proved that Naltrexone drastically reduces the risk of relapse after having managed to quit drinking.

Unfortunately this drug is not always 100% effective especially on certain men who have suffered from alcohol dependence big time or over a long period of time. Naltrexone is no different to any other drug and can cause side effects like fatigue, dizziness and nausea and it can even make you feel nervous, sleepy or anxious.

You really need to go and see your Doctor if you would like to try this or any other treatment that is related to alcohol dependency. If you need any additional support you should take a look at the blog at stopdrinkingadvice.org as you will be able to see what other people feel about this new drug and how it has worked for them.