Sage-Tips

How does naltrexone work in the brain?

Naltrexone is a medication that works in the brain to treat dependence on alcohol or opioids. Naltrexone works by blocking the effect of opioid receptors and decreasing cravings and urges to use alcohol or opioids.

How long should rehab last?

To get clean and start a plan for long-term rehabilitation, most addicts require at least three months of rehab. Longer treatment durations provide the best results, according to research. Longer treatment services for rehab alcoholic can seem overwhelming at first, but they can be the most effective.

Does naltrexone make you feel better?

Official Answer. When taken as directed, naltrexone may reduce your cravings for alcohol or opioids. You’ll feel less of a need to take drugs or drink. It may change the way you feel in other ways, if you have side effects, but not everyone has them.

What does taking naltrexone feel like?

Some people have side effects like nausea, headache, constipation, dizziness, nervousness, insomnia and drowsiness, or pain in their arms and legs or stomach. Most of these side effects don’t happen very often. Up to 10 percent of people who take naltrexone have nausea.

Can naltrexone make depression worse?

Participants who received naltrexone did not exhibit worsening of depressive symptoms. In participants attending all follow-up assessments, there was a trend for those receiving naltrexone to exhibit an improvement in depression over time compared with the control group.

Can naltrexone cause anger issues?

Also tell your doctor if you have sudden or strong feelings, such as feeling nervous, angry, restless, violent, or scared. Remember that use of naltrexone is only part of your treatment.

What’s the longest you can stay in rehab?

Many treatment facilities typically offer patients short-term stays between 28 to 30 days. However, certain residential facilities may also offer extended stays for an additional fee, provided the patient is showing positive signs of recovery.

How long does it take to recover from meth?

People can recover from certain long-term effects of meth when they quit using the drug. Other effects may be permanent or take years to recover from. Recovery from the mental health effects of meth vary.

What are the long-term effects of methamphetamine use?

Long-term methamphetamine use can cause severe physical side effects and may also trigger the development of mental health disorders. Conversely, someone may have started using meth to cope with symptoms of a mental health disorder.

Is there treatment for co-occurring meth addictions and mental health conditions?

Treatment for co-occurring meth addictions and mental health conditions is available at rehab centers across the country, including The Recovery Village. Some common short term side effects of meth use that resemble symptoms of a mental health disorder include:

What are the signs and symptoms of a meth addiction?

Signs and symptoms of a mental condition are typically present during the “crash,” or come down, part of meth use and can last for a few days or weeks depending on the person and the amount of meth they consumed. Side effects of meth use have been known to resemble symptoms of psychosis and schizophrenia.