Although it's been used since the 1980s, naltrexone remains a relatively unknown treatment for alcohol dependency. Costing around £3 per pill, the drug blocks the "euphoric and sedative effects ...

These data suggest that the interplay of opiate receptor antagonism and NMDA receptor antagonism may be relevant to the protective effects of naltrexone on alcohol consumption via potentiation of ...

After years of struggling with alcohol dependence, Shana found a combination of treatment and counseling that works for her.

disulfiram is effective at increasing consecutive days of abstinence from alcohol. Naltrexone is an opioid receptor antagonist that has been shown to reduce craving for alcohol in a subset of ...

The following is a summary of “Evaluation of Barriers and Interventions for Emergency Department-Initiated Naltrexone for the ...

Only a tiny percentage of people addicted to alcohol or drugs take medication for it. Why not? It's complicated, but the ...

In the ICONICplus study, it will investigate the added value of treatment with CBD and naltrexone compared to established ...

A person's fear of aversive effects of the disulfiram-alcohol interaction can be a deterrent for some patients. Disulfiram is considered a second-line option by most physicians, with naltrexone ...

South Africa offers a range of treatment options for those struggling with alcoholism, emphasising both medical and ...