By Dr. Ed Wilson and Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes

“WOW, what can I say – that Naltrexone is great! It took away my cravings and let me get a leg up on my drinking problem. Everybody should try it.” Jay M. San Diego, CA

FDA Approved to Counteract Your Alcohol Cravings

Widely available in Europe for over twenty years, Naltrexone provides quick relief to most drinkers. When used in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Naltrexone has been shown to significantly enhance alcohol treatment effectiveness.

For most of our clients it functions in much the same way nicotine patches do for smokers, it cuts the craving for alcohol. In addition, it interferes with the brain’s feeling of well being that is associated with drinking. Simply put, you’ll have less desire to drink and none of the usual rewards from drinking.

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By Dr. Ed Wilson and Dr. Mary Ellen Barnes

Naltrexone – The Anti-Craving King

Approved in 1994 by the FDA for use in the treatment of alcohol dependence, Naltrexone has a two-fold effect. In addition to eliminating cravings for alcohol, it also interferes with alcohol’s pleasurable effects. This one-two punch frequently helps alcoholics break the drinking patterns that have held them captive for years.

Because of the manner of its effectiveness, Naltrexone has also been used successfully by people wishing to moderate but not eliminate their alcohol use. While moderation isn’t politically correct in the U.S., it’s a widely accepted treatment outcome elsewhere, and is an option at the best U.S. programs.

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