Can You Get Drunk While Taking Naltrexone?
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…
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The C Three Foundation, The Sinclair Method, And Controlled Drinking
Call Dr. Leeds Now An interview with Jenny Williamson of the C Three FoundationI recently had the honor of interviewing Jenny R. Williamson, MPA, Executive Director of the Board of…
The Sinclair Method: Extinction Vs Abstinence. Are They the Same or Different?
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…
What are the Effects of Drinking Alcohol on The Brain? How does alcohol affect the nervous system?
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…
Are there any serious side effects of naltrexone or low dose naltrexone side effects?
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…
Tips for Enjoying a Sober Holiday Season With Friends And Family
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…
Are You A Rock Star With An Addiction Problem?
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…
Why We Do Not Provide Methadone Maintenance Treatment In Our Clinic
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,…
Ondansetron for addiction and alcoholism? Does it work?
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…
What are the long-term effects on the body of drinking alcohol?
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…