This is an antagonist that has the ability to evacuate and occupy the relevant receptor sites in the brain, it reverses the effects of opioids among dependent individuals. Naltrexone Hydrochloride is a non addictive substance with a variety of applications (such as an abstinence reinforcing agent in problem drinking), not to be confused with Naloxone, the emergency treatment for opioid overdose.

While some patients do well with the oral formulation, it must be taken daily, preferably supervised and a patient whose cravings become overwhelming can start using again simply by skipping a dose before resuming opiate use.

This is an antagonist that has the ability to evacuate and occupy the relevant receptor sites in the brain, it reverses the effects of opioids among dependent individuals. Naltrexone Hydrochloride is a non addictive substance with a variety of applications (such as an abstinence reinforcing agent in problem drinking), not to be confused with Naloxone, the emergency treatment for opioid overdose.While some patients do well with the oral formulation, it must be taken daily, preferably supervised and a patient whose cravings become overwhelming can start using again simply by skipping a dose before resuming opiate use.