Sentences with phrase «release naltrexone»

Extended - release naltrexone can be given as a long - acting injection that is effective for 30 days, lessening the need for repeat visits to a clinic or daily adherence to an oral medication.

Researchers at the Norwegian Centre for Addiction Research (SERAF) in Oslo are examining sustained - release naltrexone — a non-addictive opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of opiates in the brain.

Not exact matches

Extended - release injectable naltrexone, however, has not been studied as a standalone therapy without psychosocial treatment.

They hypothesized that excess brain dopamine release in heavy alcohol users who also use nicotine / smoke could make them more treatment - resistant in general, but more sensitized to naltrexone's dopamine lowering effects — leading to their greater response to treatment with the medication than non-smokers.

There were fewer postincarceration deaths from overdose among recently released inmates after a program was started to provide medications for addiction treatment (including methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone) in a state correctional system.