Naltrexone Implant

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Naltrexone Implant

The problem of alcohol and opioid abuse is one of the biggest health problems among people around the world. The increase in the number of people addicted to psychoactive substances is associated with the search for newer and more effective methods to stop the spreading epidemic. Naltrexone is the first drug that has been approved as an effective pharmacological agent in the treatment of a wide spectrum of addictions from heroinism, through alcoholism, to pathological gambling and sexoholism.
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What is Naltrexone?

Naltrexone belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid blockers, opioid antagonists. Its action is based on blocking the opioid receptors in the brain, thanks to which it inhibits the euphoric effect that occurs after the consumption of alcohol or opioids. Naltrexone also reduces the craving for psychoactive substances.
Naltrexone comes in the form of:

What is Naltrexone Implant?

Naltrexone Implant is a specially developed, sterilized granulate containing 1000 mg of Naltrexone, which is inserted subcutaneously by a doctor during a minor surgical procedure. The most common site of injection is the lower abdomen, but the drug can be applied to the back or buttock. Naltrexone implants work by gradually releasing the drug over a period of up to 100 days from the time of implantation. Naltrexone implants are completely absorbed by the body, so there is no need to remove them.
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When is Naltrexone used?

Naltrexone is a drug that is used to treat alcohol and opioid addiction. It has also been noted that it is effective in the treatment of other addictions and can be used in their case at the explicit indication of a doctor.
Naltrexone has been most studied for the treatment of alcoholism and is widely used for this purpose in the United States. The drug modifies the way the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal glands interact to reduce the amount of alcohol consumed. Naltrexone blocks the positive, reinforcing effects of alcohol, so it is helpful in stopping or reducing drinking. The drug also reduces the desire to consume alcohol.

In the treatment of opioid dependence (Heroin, Tramadol, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, Morphine) Naltrexone is almost fully effective. As an antagonist of opioid receptors, it blocks the action of these receptors in the brain, thanks to which the opioids used have no effect. The drug inhibits the euphoric, pleasurable and analgesic effects of opioids. A patient sewn up with Naltrexone after taking opiates will not feel relief or experience an increased release of endorphins. Naltrexone is not a narcotic and therefore prevents relapse. However, before starting treatment with Naltrexone, the patient must fully cleanse his body of opioids and undergo a comprehensive opioid detox.

In the case of treatment of addiction to other drugs such as cocaine, amphetamine, mephedrone, methamphetamine, we have observed the effective effect of Naltrexone and we recommend therapy with its use on the recommendation of a doctor.

Naltrexone shows its effectiveness in the treatment of behavioral addictions such as pathological gambling or sexoholism. Compulsive behaviors decrease during drug activity and return to their baseline values after the end of Naltrexone action.

What is the effect of the Naltrexone implant?

Treatment with Naltrexone is an excellent solution for patients who in the past discontinued their treatment, were unable to consistently follow the treatment plan, relapsed. Naltrexone is a drug that prevents relapse.
The Naltrexone implant is characterized by the highest efficiency, because it makes it impossible to interrupt the treatment with its participation. When using oral tablets with Naltrexone, the patient may deliberately miss a dose if a strong drug or alcohol craving develops. The presence of the implant, which remains active in the patient’s body all the time, effectively inhibits such behavior.
An undoubted advantage of Naltrexone is the fact that the body does not become resistant to its effects. Despite the use of a high dose of Naltrexone, it is released gradually and no increasing tolerance to the drug is observed. The insert inhibits the experience of the so-called drug high and significantly reduces alcohol intoxication.
It should be noted that Naltrexone blocks opioid receptors but does not block other reward centers in the brain. After the implementation of the drug, you can still enjoy other activities such as physical activity, sex, music, etc.

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Naltrexone Implant at Zeus Rehab

At Zeus Rehab, we make every effort to ensure that the implementation of Naltrexone takes place in a friendly and safe atmosphere for you. We do not assess your addiction and we maintain full anonymity. We are characterized by empathy, understanding and full discretion. We carry out the implementation of Naltrexone in a specialized surgical room in sterile conditions under the supervision of an experienced doctor.
What is the procedure of Naltrexone implementation in Zeus Rehab?

1: Medical history

Before starting the procedure, we conduct a detailed interview with you in order to find out as much as possible about your addiction, health, past illnesses, and medications you take. We test you with a breathalyzer and perform a drug test to make sure that the drug you are applying will not react with narcotic substances. We familiarize you with the operation of the preparation and inform you about possible side effects. During this time, you sign consent for the procedure and ask questions to dispel any doubts about the procedure.

2: Naltrexone Implementation

The implementation of Naltrexone takes place in a specialist surgical room. The procedure begins with local anesthesia by the doctor. As soon as the anesthesia kicks in, the doctor makes a small incision to insert the implant through a syringe under the abdominal fat. The incision is then sutured and a sterile dressing is applied. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes. The effect of the Naltrexone implant is immediate and lasts up to 100 days from the day of the procedure.

3: Postoperative recovery

You will need to take antibiotics for a few days after you leave our clinic. At the same time, we recommend that you refrain from increased physical activity, swimming pool, sauna, solarium, and long baths for up to 10 days. All this to limit the occurrence of complications to a minimum. If you experience any side effects, you should contact us immediately so that we can respond as quickly as possible. After about 14 days, you visit us again to remove the stitches and control the treated area.

Naltrexone is a drug that effectively supports recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. However, we know that repairing your mental health takes time. Medication alone is not able to change the past, heal trauma and repair relationships with loved ones. That is why at Zeus Rehab we will support and motivate you to start addiction treatment and successfully overcome addiction in the comfort of our luxurious residence. Our experience shows that Naltrexone perfectly complements addiction therapy.

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