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PBS segment about naltrexone (www.youtube.com)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by rc__buggy@sh.itjust.works to c/stopdrinking@lemmy.world

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I'm a big fan of naltrexone, I take it daily. I've stopped drinking dozens of times but naltrexone made it stick.

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[–] Lucelu2@lemmy.zip 2 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I just went to see my Dr. today and asked for help. He put me on librium and also ordered naltrexone and cautioned me to not start it until I was a week sober. I am still waiting to be notified by my pharmacy that my scripts are ready. The Librium takes 4 days so I must wait 3 more days before starting the naltrexone. Can you indicate any side effects I might experience? Oh, and I ordered the Smart Recovery workbook and am considering contacting my EAP for counseling/coaching.

[–] elucubra@sopuli.xyz 4 points 5 months ago

I experienced no side effects. It was amazing. But as I mentioned, I got complacent, and undid all the gains. Now, with SMART Recovery's very practical and science based approach, I have a much easier time combating my addictive tendencies. Knowing that I'm not an alcoholic, but that I have certain addictive tendencies makes managingthem much more effective. Bipolar and ADHD play a massive part in my case. Many un-diagnosed mental health issues lead to self medication.

BTW, SMART Recovery, unlike other programs, Is 100% behind medically prescribed pharmacological aids. Use as many tools at your disposal, including peer support and medical treatments.