Vivitrol is a new medication now available to treat both opiate and alcohol addiction. It blocks other opioids from acting on the receptors in the brain and can also help ease drug cravings.

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Vivitrol Pittsburgh: How it works

Vivitrol works by blocking the effects of other opioids and takes away the pleasurable effect.  This can help with preventing relapse. This treatment can help you stop misusing opioids and alcohol and, when combined with counseling,  can help you rebuild your life.

History of Vivitrol Pittsburgh

Vivitrol is a once-per-month injection of the drug Naltrexone. Naltrexone has been used successfully to treat addiction since 1994 and since 2010 has been available as an injection under the name Vivitrol. Unlike Methadone, Vivitrol doesn’t provide a high, but instead blocks the ability to get high. It Instead blocks the ability to get high.

Escape the withdrawal from Heroin with Vivitrol Pittsburgh

Vivitrol helps the patient to escape the attraction of heroin and other opioids without having to only substitute one high like heroin  for the high of Methadone or even Suboxone.

Journey Healthcare in Robinson, PA specializes in Vivitrol treatment.

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