Vivitrol for Alcohol Dependence

Approximately 8 million adults in the United States are alcohol dependent. This chronic disease can lead to myriad health problems, including liver failure, but detoxing from alcohol abuse can be difficult and dangerous as well. That’s why it’s important to detox under the supervision of a doctor or health professional, preferably in an inpatient treatment program where emotional issues and any co-occurring disorders can be addressed simultaneously.

There are also substances that can be used for a limited time to help in the initial stages of abstinence. The drug Vivitrol, previously used as an alternative to Suboxone or methadone for opioid addiction, make the detox process easier. Vivitrol is administered as a once monthly injection instead of being taken as a daily pill, making it more convenient and reliable.

There is no wonder drug that can cure addiction. Recovery is a daily process that takes ongoing work, but alcohol dependent patients who use Vivitrol combined with counseling may reduce the number of days they drink each month and the number of drinks they consume. It may also help someone maintain alcohol abstinence as part of their ongoing recovery.

Alcohol Treatment

If someone you love is battling a dependence on alcohol, call La Paloma at our toll-free number. Someone is there to take your call 24 hours a day and answer any questions you have about treatment, financing or insurance.