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Naltrexone
Marketed as Revia, Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist which has also been shown to reduce craving and consumption for some patients who are alcohol dependent.
Once-A-Month Naltrexone Injection Successful
Because of problems with adherence to a daily oral dose of naltrexone, the effectiveness found in treating alcohol dependence with a once-a-month injection of naltrexone could improve long-term treatment outcomes.
Naltrexone Injections Show Promise for Alcoholism
Findings from the first multi-site examination of the effectiveness of an inject-able, long-acting formulation of naltrexone show significantly fewer drinking days and a greater likelihood of total abstinence during the three-month study period.
Genetics May Determine Naltrexone's Effectiveness
Researchers have found that genetics may play a role in why Naltrexone, a medication used to reduce cravings in people trying to quit drinking, works for some and not for others.
Naltrexone Test Set for Schizophrenic Alcoholics
The rate of alcoholism in people who have been diagnosed as schizophrenics is much higher than in the general population, and a New York psychiatrist plans research to see if Naltrexone is effective in treating the problem.
