Naltrexone (referred to as the "Ozempic of alcohol") is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. Here's what to know about the ...

Although it's been used since the 1980s, naltrexone remains a relatively unknown treatment for alcohol dependency. Costing around £3 per pill, the drug blocks the "euphoric and sedative effects ...

Am I an alcoholic? It’s a question I’ve asked myself many times over more than a decade. That alone is enough for most ...

Alcoholism Naltrexone Is the Ozempic for Alcoholism A "wonder drug" since FDA approval in 1984 is having a Viagra moment. Posted May 1, 2025 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader ...

Naltrexone, an orally administered opiate receptor antagonist, has been used for the treatment of alcohol dependence in the United States since 1994. A new study examines the effectiveness of a ...

Naltrexone is not an opioid, and is not addictive, so does not cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop using it. How does it work? If taken an hour before consuming alcohol, the drug can have a high ...

Naltrexone is one of the most effective pharmacological treatments for alcohol dependence. However, naltrexone does not work for everyone. A new study has found that naltrexone is effective for ...

In turn, naltrexone targets dopamine production and reduces cravings. “This medication is almost like an appetite suppressant for alcohol. And we believe that by reducing the buzz, or the pleasurable ...

Naltrexone reduces the risk for hospitalization for alcohol use disorder (AUD), regardless of whether it is used alone or in conjunction with disulfiram or acamprosate, new research suggests ...

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