Opiate Addiction Treatment

Exactly how you are managed depends on your situation. Since there are so many different variations, it would be impractical to go into much detail here. However, I can say we will customize our treatment to your particular needs. We can give you an idea of this in the phone conversation.
Typically, we will use a combination of medications to get you from physical opiate dependence to a point where you can be treated with monthly Vivitrol injections or daily Naltrexone pills. These drugs block opiate euphoria and take care of most cravings. While on these medications, a patient is unable to feel euphoria from any opiate. Additionally, other addictive behaviors (such as drinking alcohol or overeating) are less rewarding due to the medication blocking reward centers in the brain.