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Vivitrol and the Treatment
   of Drug and Alcohol
       Dependency
   By William Leach MD ABAM
Vivitrol and the Treatment of
Drug and Alcohol Dependency
 Vivitrol (also known by the generic name naltrexone) is one of many
 medications available to help individuals cope with recovery from
 the brain disease of drug and alcohol dependency (addiction).
 Vivitrol is a powerful recent addition to our pharmaceutical helpers
 and enables us to propel the patient into sustained long term
 recovery from what is a chronic progressive relapsing and
 potentially terminal brain disease.
 Used in conjunction with appropriate therapy and other self-
 awareness techniques, Vivitrol is administered monthly in a clinical
 setting via intramuscular injection. The medication works to block
 the effects of drugs and alcohol, thereby reducing the pleasurable
 sensations associated with substance use. There is also a decrease
 in craving. Long term recovery becomes more likely.
Vivitrol and the Treatment of
Drug and Alcohol Dependency
 The prescribing physician will monitor the
 patient closely so as to minimize the rare
 potential for other medication - Vivitrol
 interactions. Vivitrol is eliminated by the
 liver as are most other medications.
Vivitrol and the Treatment of
Drug and Alcohol Dependency
 For more information about Vivitrol and
 whether it may benefit a particular patient
 with drug and/or alcohol dependency, it is
 suggested that a board certified
 addictionologist be consulted. The
 manufacturer of Vivitrol is also an
 excellent source of information and
 guidance to the appropriate sources for
 help
About the Author

With over 30 years of medical experience,
Dr. William Leach is an expert in Family
Medicine, Addition Medicine and
Psychiatry as it relates to Addiction and
recovery. He currently operates a private
practice in North Florida.
About the Author

With over 30 years of medical experience,
Dr. William Leach is an expert in Family
Medicine, Addition Medicine and
Psychiatry as it relates to Addiction and
recovery. He currently operates a private
practice in North Florida.

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Vivitrol and the treatment of drug and alcohol dependency by william leach md abam

  • 1. Vivitrol and the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Dependency By William Leach MD ABAM
  • 2. Vivitrol and the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Dependency Vivitrol (also known by the generic name naltrexone) is one of many medications available to help individuals cope with recovery from the brain disease of drug and alcohol dependency (addiction). Vivitrol is a powerful recent addition to our pharmaceutical helpers and enables us to propel the patient into sustained long term recovery from what is a chronic progressive relapsing and potentially terminal brain disease. Used in conjunction with appropriate therapy and other self- awareness techniques, Vivitrol is administered monthly in a clinical setting via intramuscular injection. The medication works to block the effects of drugs and alcohol, thereby reducing the pleasurable sensations associated with substance use. There is also a decrease in craving. Long term recovery becomes more likely.
  • 3. Vivitrol and the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Dependency The prescribing physician will monitor the patient closely so as to minimize the rare potential for other medication - Vivitrol interactions. Vivitrol is eliminated by the liver as are most other medications.
  • 4. Vivitrol and the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Dependency For more information about Vivitrol and whether it may benefit a particular patient with drug and/or alcohol dependency, it is suggested that a board certified addictionologist be consulted. The manufacturer of Vivitrol is also an excellent source of information and guidance to the appropriate sources for help
  • 5. About the Author With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. William Leach is an expert in Family Medicine, Addition Medicine and Psychiatry as it relates to Addiction and recovery. He currently operates a private practice in North Florida.
  • 6. About the Author With over 30 years of medical experience, Dr. William Leach is an expert in Family Medicine, Addition Medicine and Psychiatry as it relates to Addiction and recovery. He currently operates a private practice in North Florida.