Naltrexone works based on my own personal experience. I was married to an alcoholic and I researched solutions. I was shocked to hear about Naltrexone and that it could CURE alcoholism. After failing to convince my wife to try it, as a last ditch attempt, I got a prescription for myself in order to set an example.
Naltrexone works based on my own personal experience. I was married to an alcoholic and I researched solutions. I was shocked to hear about Naltrexone and that it could CURE alcoholism. After failing to convince my wife to try it, as a last ditch attempt, I got a prescription for myself in order to set an example.
We drank every night in my home, and, while I knew my wife had a problem, I thought my drinking was under control. After taking it for about a week, I was stunned to find that I didn't care about drinking anymore. My wine glass would sit half drunk and not get touched again. I had no clue the strength of my desire for alcohol until it was gone. My brain was literally rewired to not crave alcohol.
It was life changing. I still take Naltrexone when I drink to make sure I never get back to the way I was. Unfortunately, my (now ex) wife never did try it. She went the AA route and is still fighting (mostly unsuccessfully) her addiction to this day.
Naltrexone is NOT well known. Whenever I have moved and get a new primary physician, I have to explain why I need a Naltrexone prescription. They look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them it's a cure for alcoholism. A proud moment came from one physician who, after a few years, asked me if I was the guy that told him about Naltrexone. I told him yes, and he said he's used it for several patients and it worked just like I said it would. He's a believer now.
Word is slowly spreading, but it deserves to be THE standard approach IMO... at least until something better is discovered in the future.
Naltrexone works based on my own personal experience. I was married to an alcoholic and I researched solutions. I was shocked to hear about Naltrexone and that it could CURE alcoholism. After failing to convince my wife to try it, as a last ditch attempt, I got a prescription for myself in order to set an example.
We drank every night in my home, and, while I knew my wife had a problem, I thought my drinking was under control. After taking it for about a week, I was stunned to find that I didn't care about drinking anymore. My wine glass would sit half drunk and not get touched again. I had no clue the strength of my desire for alcohol until it was gone. My brain was literally rewired to not crave alcohol.
It was life changing. I still take Naltrexone when I drink to make sure I never get back to the way I was. Unfortunately, my (now ex) wife never did try it. She went the AA route and is still fighting (mostly unsuccessfully) her addiction to this day.
Naltrexone is NOT well known. Whenever I have moved and get a new primary physician, I have to explain why I need a Naltrexone prescription. They look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them it's a cure for alcoholism. A proud moment came from one physician who, after a few years, asked me if I was the guy that told him about Naltrexone. I told him yes, and he said he's used it for several patients and it worked just like I said it would. He's a believer now.
Word is slowly spreading, but it deserves to be THE standard approach IMO... at least until something better is discovered in the future.