
Rapid Detox for opioid addiction
and Naltrexone Pellets for continued abstinence
(310) 766-6620
NALTREXONE PELLET FACTS
Naltrexone blocks the opioid receptors in the brain, resulting in decreased urges, rewards, and pleasure from using opioids, alcohol and eating disorder.
Naltrexone pellets MUST be used in conjunction with counselling and drug recovery programs.
Naltrexone pellets are inserted every 4 ½ to 5 ½ months as an in-office procedure.
Before the Naltrexone treatment you must be detoxed and opioid/alcohol free for a minimum of 7-14 days.
Naltrexone pellets may not work for everyone.
Naltrexone is not an opioid, addictive, or pleasure producing medication, therefore, it does not result in withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking it.
Naltrexone is not an alcohol/opioid substitute, so it will not extend your addiction to either.
An allergy test is performed prior to treatment.
Medical card to notify all medical personnel that you are on extended Naltrexone treatment, must be worn.
Naltrexone treatment may be contraindicated if you have liver/kidney conditions.
Make sure to tell your doctor about all your medical conditions and any medications or supplements you are taking.
VIVITROL VS. PELLETS
Vivitrol only lasts three to four weeks.
Naltrexone pellets last approximately 5 months.
Because Naltrexone pellets are administered every 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 months, this option is more cost-effective than Vivitrol.
Naltrexone pellets are less expensive over time.
Vivitrol shots hurt more.
Naltrexone pellet insertion is an office procedure and not a shot.