Naltrexone Addiction Information.
Alternative Program to a Naltrexone Recovery
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used to block the effects of narcotic and alcohol. Naltrexone blocks the "high" that is acheieved by the use of these substances. Naltrexone is currently prescribed for people who abuse alcohol or for people who abuse opiates such as prescription pain medication or heroin. Naltrexone will block the effectiveness of small doses of alcohol or opiates. If a person on Naltrexone takes large doses of heroin or other narcotics, serious injury, coma or death may occur.
Alcohol and opiate abusers who are taking Naltrexone to block the effects of these drugs will, often times, stop taking Naltrexone in order to resume their abusive use of alcohol, prescrition medications or street drugs. Doctor's rely on their patients who are taking Naltrexone, to be highly motivated to change their abusive lifestyles. Doctor's believe that if the euphoric feeling acheieved by opiates or alcohol can be eliminated or reduced, the patient will have more of a chance to stay clean and/or sober.
The stated side effects of Naltrexone are: upset stomach, anxiety, nrevousness and muscle or joint pain. More serious side effects include: confusion, drowsiness, hallucinations, vomiting, diarrhea, bone and joint pain, skin crawling, stomach pain, white bowel movements, skin rash and blurred vision. Some side effects such as nausea and vomitinghave been sever enough for 5-10% of people using Naltrexone to discontinue use. Naltrexone has also shown to have toxic effects on the liver.
Although healthcare proffessionals claim that Naltrexone has no abuse potential and no adverse reactions if alcohol is consumed, there is potential to mask underlying problemsby using this medication to curb cravings, without addressing wy someone is choosing to drink or use drugs in the first place.
In the words of someone using Naltrexone for help with his alcohol abuse his opinion is clearly stated when he says "I chose not to take Naltrexone this morning, uncomfortable over the way it made me feel yesterday in spite of it's effectiveness. Well, there's some insight as to why bi-polars stop taking their lithium....better to have the highs with the lows than a mediocre flat state. More skillfull to help a person feel better sober than kill the potential for enjoyment, a better motivator." |
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Alcoholism is not a disease
The St. Jude Retreat House is not allied with any sect, denomination or religious organization of any kind. We welcome any and all people to our program.
St Jude Retreat House offers an alternative to conventional drug rehab and substance abuse treatment programs providing a permanent solution for recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Offering a solution for people suffering from drug abuse, substance abuse, chemical dependency, drug addiction and alcoholism.
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The St. Jude Retreat House and The Jude Thaddeus Program do not provide services requiring certification by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
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St Jude Retreat House Success Rates and Statistics:
The Saint Jude Retreat House conducts an annual survey through its parent company Baldwin Research Institute, Inc. The survey is taken every three to six months.
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