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Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Dependence: I am an alcoholic in recovery and have been sober for over 10 years. I used this drug when it was fairly new and I was in rehab. Seemed to work along with all the other tools given to me at that time. No side effects that I can recall.
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Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Alcohol Dependence: I am a chronic alcohol relapser and found the injection helpful. Not only mentally, is it a deterrent. It definitely curbs the "feeling" found in a drink because I did test it. The second shot only makes it more potent and you get better with time. Combined with meetings everyday, and the shot I have a better chance at an alcohol free life.
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Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opiate Dependence: As a chronic relapsing opiate addict, Vivitrol has been an excellent medication to aid my recovery. Have not noticed many side effects, if any. Basically eliminates my cravings for opiates and alcohol and provides good mental insurance knowing that if I do use opiates, I will get no effect from them.
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Vivitrol (naltrexone) for Opiate Dependence: As a person that is both opiate and alcohol dependant, I have determined that it works really well against the opiates, but not against the alcohol.
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