A Pill to Treat Alcoholism?

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7 жыл бұрын

The Doctors are joined by psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli and psychologist and addiction expert Dr. Adi Jaffe to discuss Naltrexone, a pill which could help some battling with alcoholism.
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@annajustice8728 7 жыл бұрын

As a fellow addict, i take suboxone to keep me off of heroin i now have two years clean....Its saved my life. I now know what its like to feel normal again and have a normal life. People have mixed emotions about drugs like these. But to me, if it wasnt for suboxone, i probably wouldn't be here today!

@11mr.niceguy11 Жыл бұрын

Suboxone is prescribed improperly. Its sad because if it was done correctly people would not be addicted to it. But once addicted to it, it is too late. Suboxone 1st day double the dosage and enjoy the buzz 2nd day do the same 3rd day 1 pill 4the day 1 pill 5the day 1/2 pill 6th day 1/2 pill day 7 1/4pill day 8 done. Don't eat it again. This works but you have to be ready. And I don't about weening off from long term use. But if done the way I suggested Zero withdrawal.

@toddcampbell9044 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on the vivatrol shot. Sober for 6 months now

@ismokekillz 2 жыл бұрын

Nice

@toddcampbell9044 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Been a life saver. Literally

@pumpkinslayer6748 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations friend. I wish you a continually prosperous life

@vxCOCOxv 3 жыл бұрын

Naltrexone works, but you don’t feel good. It really makes you feel messed up, like spaced out, and very strange. Taking it every day, makes you feel fucked up. I keep it on hand for when I might be in a situation where there is alcohol.

@pandeyritesh667 2 жыл бұрын

How much course

@johna3357 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly never felt anything. Of course everyone experiences different side effects with every drug including alcohol.

@edwardwendt5996 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's been hard for me to adapt to. After a month.

@wasaaddict2453 Жыл бұрын

I was chucking and 💩 ing for a week but I did get through it and I’m totally fine now and not a ounce of cravings for alcohol I’m 4 years into my recovery and craved alcohol for the hole 4 years on this medication I feel it’s put a wall up I don’t look at people buying alcohol the same way anymore Fucken incredible

@andrewtrotter9023 2 ай бұрын

I’ve been on Naltrexone for two months. I haven’t had any of this side effects.

@msmagpie5620 7 жыл бұрын

a friend of mine was prescribed beclofen.for his alcohol dependence.he hasn,t touched alcohol. since starting this medication .

@AnnaLexi 5 жыл бұрын

anthonyok *_Really?? I heard that too!! & took it before & it didn’t do anything for me!! Maybe it wasn’t enough? It was only 10mg.._*

@Michael-tr7uq 3 жыл бұрын

Plus you must take high does of Baclofen for life. Naltrexone you take less and less as your brain heals and unlearns the addiction. Once abstinent, the naltrexone can be stopped. A more perfect solution.

@bradkohl6283 Жыл бұрын

Anna it's usually no less than 30 milligrams to be taken daily for it to work

@babycakes219 7 жыл бұрын

how does their Skype work so good I get on Skype and it crashes like wtf

@johnbartley8865 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it seems this works where sadly AA fails with its religous stuff!

@THE-RED-LETTER-PROJECT Жыл бұрын

AA is the worst place in my opinion for an alcoholic. Because after you dropped them off, because they had too many DUIs. They're now in a room full of alcoholics, new drinking buddies. I stopped going when a man had this big pot luck dinner party for his 5 years of "sobriety". His family was there, was a big deal. The guy showed up blacked out drunk. I just left. Never went back.

@ballsey4521 Жыл бұрын

@@THE-RED-LETTER-PROJECT 🤣 sorry to laugh. Very sad, but funny at the same time

@rickp3753 Жыл бұрын

Worked for me. 15 years happy and sober.

@wasaaddict2453 Жыл бұрын

Spot on

@ismokekillz 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious, does it make you depressed if your not feeling joy? Since it's euphoria blocking, does it take from other things that you WANT to be pleasurable? I'm just curious because alcohol has to go that's why I wantedit, but I don't want other positive healthy habits and activities to be the trade off

@igorbratic4750 3 жыл бұрын

How you spell it? And if somebody is try it to tell me more about it? Please

@Michael-tr7uq 3 жыл бұрын

Naltrexone & The Sinclair Method is what you are asking about. It works !

@lianuttam7884 Жыл бұрын

Before I took Naltroxone I would drink about 2 cartons of beer per week. Since I have been on Naltroxone I havd two glasses of wine per fortnight.

@ballsey4521 Жыл бұрын

That's great news!. And finally, it's so nice to see someone who has taken it recently. Most posts are years old..lol. my Nal arrived yesterday and will take it when a craving comes. Ill take 25mg as ive heard so many stories of side effects. 3 weeks later how is it going for you now and did u experience any ill effects? Thank u and hope all is still positive for you.

@Jeannineross 7 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the alcohol still affect your body whether or not you get the pleasure of drinking? I'm not referring to the actions of a drunk person (stumbling, etc.) but more of the internal affects (kidney failure, seizures, etc.). I ask because one of my siblings is an alcoholic but his body is highly dependent on it.

@ashleyweamire3289 6 жыл бұрын

Jeannine Ross It has worked for me, but if someone is severly addicted where they cannot physically get through a day without alcholol then they need to work with a doctor. They may have to go through a detox somewhere and then at a later time can get on the Neltrexone. If someone is severly physically addicted and quits cold turkey then they can have seizures and other serious medical issues so it's best to discuss it with their doctor.

@igntd2137 6 жыл бұрын

If someone needs detox, see a physician. The alcohol still affects the body and the medication affects the liver as well. Although with greatly reduced drinking you can get pretty substantial relief there.

@IceKreacher 7 жыл бұрын

*watches this whilst drinking alcohol*

@Feechlamana534 2 ай бұрын

Why is General Jack Keane on the panel?

@dancindan4846 2 жыл бұрын

ACAMPROSATE CALCIUM IS THE SHIT.

@gr6666a 4 ай бұрын

What about the behavior

@AlexGonzalez-xx4gp Жыл бұрын

All of the sudden all alcohol drinks make me sick and I think my mom spiked my food with some meds or something.

@jonathanleon4042 10 ай бұрын

😂

@Lilthis_n_that 3 жыл бұрын

They need this for those who emotionally eat. Maybe it would get rid of the pleasure

@sagefi1 2 жыл бұрын

I've heard it does help with that.

@julieferguson7709 2 жыл бұрын

There actually is a medication under the brand name Mysimba for this. It contains Naltrexone plus another active ingredient.

@joshuabiddix2923 8 ай бұрын

They do, it's called amphetamine.

@CulturedWhiteBoy 11 ай бұрын

Anyone ever heard of or been on Antabuse? The last thing you ever want to do is drink on that. Never wished more to die than when I drank on it like a dummy.

@bodombeastmode 4 ай бұрын

Naltrexone is not rhe same thing as Naloxone.

@joshuabiddix2923 8 ай бұрын

Y'all never heard of Keith Whitley.

@lukus_gomlegi 3 жыл бұрын

Seek treatment and?????

@ydoicare2000 4 ай бұрын

Who’s kid is this?

@jjjjj711 Жыл бұрын

unless that pill gets you drunk or a buzz it ain’t sellin 🤣

@isidroramirez3383 8 ай бұрын

Actually it helps a lot. If you seriously overdrink, this will stop that. The obsession alcoholics crave is to drink normally like every other person

@jasonmarlo4816 2 жыл бұрын

Why the hell would I take this pill if I want the euphoria of drinking? This just discourages me from wanting to take the pill.

@devisissy1 2 жыл бұрын

There is a once a month shot called vitriol.

@isidroramirez3383 8 ай бұрын

You still feel the effects of the drink, you can still get drunk and still drink, it's supposed to not have you go insane or on a binge or drink the whole bar clean. You can have a couple and you YOURSELF say, I'm okay, that's enough.