Do people who drink on naltrexone get drunk? Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist. That means that it blocks opioid receptors. Naltrexone is approved by the FDA for treating alcohol dependence…
An interview with Jenny Williamson of the C Three Foundation I recently had the honor of interviewing Jenny R. Williamson, MPA, Executive Director of the Board of Directors of the…
With controlled drinking using naltrexone, is the goal always total abstinence? Alcohol addiction is a condition that was always treated in the past by programs preaching complete abstinence. The Alcoholics…
Are you concerned about how alcohol is affecting your central nervous system? Brain health is an important issue. The quality of our life experience depends on cognitive function. If we…
Naltrexone is a medication that is used to treat both alcohol dependence and opioid dependence. Naltrexone is a prescription medication that is classified as an opioid antagonist. That means that…
What holidays are most difficult to get through drug or alcohol free? You are probably wondering why I am writing about the holidays and holiday sobriety in April. We are…
My patient, the addicted rock star. Leaving active addiction behind and moving forward in life with a clear head can feel as exhilarating as walking out on stage in front…
What is methadone maintenance therapy? In the 1960s, Dr. Vincent Dole and his wife, Dr. Marie Nyswander, developed the original methadone maintenance program in New York City. At the time,…
Will Adial's AD04 revolutionize alcohol and drug addiction treatment? For the past century, doctors and scientists have searched for the answers to treating addiction successfully. Early on, experts realized that…
Does alcohol cause cancer? Recently, the American Cancer Society released a statement that the best amount of alcohol to consume regularly is none. Previously, they recommended that we limit our…