Alcoholics Help - Treating Alcoholism In Your Own Home

By Ed Philips



A Natural Way For Stopping Drinking



Nowadays you have quite a large selection of treatments that work for alcohol dependence. There are certain categories that these treatments are broken down into like education and support to quit drinking, medication to reduce withdrawal symptoms and stop alcohol cravings, and professional counseling to support relationship issues.

These you may say are the traditionally used methods but something new has just come onto the market branded as chemical Revia [formerly Trexan], Vivitrolnaltrexone. The most common way to administer the drug is by injection on a monthly basis, although it is now available in tablet form.

The general purpose of this drug, Naltrexone, is to interfere with the part of the brain which is involved in producing the pleasure sensation you get from drinking alcohol or other drugs. Basically, Naltrexone is used to reduce the pleasurable effects received from alcohol. This drug can be used alone or it can be combined with other medicines to treat alcohol dependence.

The best results seen through the use of Naltrexone is when combined with counseling. Recent studies have also shown that Naltrexone will significantly reduces the risk of relapse after you have managed to stop drinking.

It might not be effective in treating men with severe, ongoing alcohol dependence. Some side effects of Naltrexone include nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. It can also cause headaches and make you feel anxious, sleepy, or nervous.

These treatments need professional backing and you may be interested in hearing what other people have to say on the subject. You will be amazed at just how many people share their experiences at the stopdrinkingadvice blog, so head on over and see how the blog can help you. For example Is Alcoholism Badly Affecting Your Life? - Or Do You Suspect Someone You Know Might Be Abusing Alcohol? Discover How To Identify Alcoholism And The Most Effective Ways To Stop Drinking... Get Your 100% FREE Stop Drinking Guide TODAY! - "A Practical Approach To Understanding And Dealing With Alcoholism"




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