Treatment For Heroin: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Sorry ask again , what do you think of naltrexone treatment for heroin addiction?

(Posted by: Julie R on 2007-04-28 12:18:58)

Posted by: Nicole B on 2007-04-28, 12:24:37

Naltrexone blocks the opioid receptors in the brain. In active heroin addicts, this causes a severe withdrawal. In addicts who are clean, it blocks heroin's ability to get them high. In theory, it's a great idea: no point in using if you can't get high. However, very few heroin addicts will take naltrexone because, like most addicts, they don't want to totally rule out the possibility of using. This is the same reason that alcoholics refuse Antabuse.

Posted by: is it poss 2 get bk wid my gf on 2007-04-28, 12:20:52

It will turn u in to a bujo

Posted by: Here, in my head on 2007-04-28, 12:23:13

I was on it. I think it is something to check out. I did have cravings somewhat but it's worth a try, I didn't have any side effects or anything. I don't think it was a miracle drug or anything, but.. it may only be me. Try it!

Posted by: whtecloud on 2007-04-28, 12:26:01

I've never personally used Naltrexone but I found a website where they talk about it. You have to scroll down to almost the bottom to find it. Hope it answers your question. abc.net.au/ health/ regions/ features/ heroin/ treatment.htm

Posted by: Dr Frank on 2007-04-28, 14:53:05

Same as I did when I answered the duplicate question. Its not very useful.