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Naltrexone treatment for structured recovery.

Naltrexone treatment may help adults with opioid or alcohol use disorder reduce cravings and prevent relapse through a non-opioid, medically supervised treatment plan.

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What is naltrexone

What is naltrexone?

Naltrexone is a medication used in medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders. It is provided under medical supervision in recovery care.

For adults who are opioid-free, naltrexone may help block opioid effects and support relapse prevention — making it easier to stay engaged while other parts of the treatment plan come together.

Naltrexone is one part of a larger treatment plan. Comprehensive care often includes counseling, group therapy, case management, peer support, and other recovery services that support long-term stability.

Naltrexone treatment is not an opioid replacement medication. It is an evidence-based treatment option for opioid or alcohol use disorder used under clinical supervision and reviewed regularly by qualified medical professionals.

Whether naltrexone is the right option for an individual is determined through a clinical assessment and medical review with the care team.

Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist approved by the FDA for treating opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder. Taken under medical supervision, it may help block opioid effects, reduce alcohol cravings, and support recovery engagement.

  • Helps block opioid effects safely
  • Helps reduce alcohol cravings.
  • May block the effects of illicit opioid use.
  • Supports relapse-prevention goals so patients focus on care, family, work, and recovery
  • Supports ongoing engagement in treatment and recovery planning

How Naltrexone May Help

Naltrexone can be a valuable part of a comprehensive treatment and recovery plan.

  • Helps block opioid effects safely

  • Helps reduce alcohol cravings

  • May block the effects of illicit opioid use

  • Supports relapse-prevention goals so patients focus on care, family, work, and recovery

  • Supports ongoing engagement in treatment and recovery planning

Who it may help

Who naltrexone treatment may help.

Naltrexone may support adults with alcohol use disorder or opioid use disorder when clinically appropriate. Treatment decisions are made through medical review, recovery goals, and readiness to begin safely.

Alcohol cravings are affecting progress.

For adults with alcohol use disorder, naltrexone may help reduce cravings and support healthier choices in recovery.

You want help reducing relapse risk.

Naltrexone can be part of a relapse-prevention plan when cravings, triggers, or high-risk situations make recovery harder to maintain.

Drinking has become difficult to control.

When alcohol use continues despite consequences, naltrexone may support treatment goals alongside counseling, monitoring, and recovery planning.

You are ready to stay opioid-free.

Naltrexone may support adults who have completed opioid withdrawal and want added protection from returning to opioid use.

You do not want an opioid-based medication.

Naltrexone is not an opioid. It works differently than methadone or buprenorphine and may be appropriate for certain patients after medical review.

You need ongoing support and accountability.

Naltrexone works best when paired with counseling, group therapy, monitoring, case management, and a clear recovery plan.

Alcohol recovery support. Clinical guidance. A steady path forward.

Naltrexone treatment can help support craving reduction, relapse prevention, and recovery engagement while the care team provides counseling, monitoring, accountability, and ongoing clinical support.

Benefits of naltrexone treatment

How naltrexone treatment can support recovery.

Naltrexone treatment may help adults reduce alcohol cravings, lower relapse risk, and build the stability needed to stay connected to care and long-term recovery support.

  • Helps reduce alcohol cravings

    Naltrexone may help lower alcohol cravings so patients can make steadier choices and stay more engaged in treatment and recovery support.

  • Helps support relapse prevention

    By helping reduce the urge to drink or use opioids, naltrexone may support recovery goals and help lower the risk of relapse.

  • Supports opioid-free recovery

    For appropriate patients who have completed opioid detox, naltrexone may help support opioid-free recovery and healthier daily routines.

  • Encourages treatment engagement

    When cravings are better managed, patients may be more able to participate in counseling, group therapy, case management, and recovery planning.

How treatment works

How naltrexone treatment works at AriseVida Care.

A guided, supportive path that begins with an assessment and continues through ongoing care, with the team alongside you at every step.

  1. Assessment

    Patients meet with the care team for an evaluation to understand their substance use history, health needs, symptoms, and treatment goals.

  2. Medical review

    A medical provider reviews whether naltrexone is appropriate and helps determine a safe treatment approach.

  3. Medication support

    Naltrexone is provided through a structured outpatient program with monitoring, follow-up, and ongoing support.

  4. Counseling and recovery services

    Patients may participate in counseling, group therapy, case management, peer support, and other services that support long-term recovery.

  5. Ongoing progress

    The care team continues to monitor progress, adjust the treatment plan when appropriate, and support stability over time.

Comprehensive care

Programs that pair well with naltrexone.

Naltrexone works best when paired with supportive services based on the patient’s needs. Care plans are tailored from the services below.

  1. Intensive Outpatient Program

    Structured group therapy and recovery support for adults who need added care, accountability, and relapse-prevention skills.

  2. Therapy and counseling

    Individual and group support to help address alcohol use, substance use, mental health, coping skills, and recovery goals.

  3. Psychiatric services

    Support for adults managing mental health symptoms, alcohol use concerns, or co-occurring recovery needs.

  4. Case management

    Help with coordination, appointments, documentation, resources, benefits, and day-to-day stability needs.

  5. Peer support

    Support from people who understand recovery and can provide encouragement, accountability, and real-life connection.

  6. Transportation support

    Assistance helping patients stay connected to appointments, groups, and scheduled care when transportation is a barrier.

Frequently asked

Naltrexone treatment FAQs.

  • Yes. Naltrexone may be used to support adults with alcohol use disorder by helping reduce cravings and supporting relapse-prevention goals. Treatment decisions are made through medical review and clinical assessment.

  • Naltrexone may help reduce the urge to drink for some adults with alcohol use disorder. It works best when paired with counseling, recovery planning, monitoring, and ongoing support.

  • Yes. Naltrexone may also be used for opioid use disorder when clinically appropriate, but patients generally need to be opioid-free before starting to avoid withdrawal-related complications.

  • Timing matters with naltrexone. Patients generally need to be opioid-free before starting, since beginning naltrexone too soon can cause uncomfortable withdrawal-related complications. The care team provides medical guidance to help determine when it is clinically appropriate to begin treatment safely.

  • The care team will review your substance use history, medical needs, recovery goals, current symptoms, and safety factors to determine whether naltrexone is an appropriate option.

  • Getting started begins with an intake and clinical review. Our team can help verify insurance, review your needs, complete the assessment process, and determine whether naltrexone fits your care plan.

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