Alcohol Dependence Treatment

Signs of alcohol dependence

• Denial
• The feeling that you should cut down on your drinking
• Drinking to feel you can make it through the day
• Continuous drinking in spite of its negative effects on such things as health, job, finances, or family

 Alcohol Dependence Treatment

• A one-on-one consultation with a knowledgeable physician on alcohol addiction
• Medication given in the form of a monthly injection of Vivitrol
• Depending on patient, there will be weekly or monthly participation in psychosocial counseling
• Duration of the treatment is dependent on the progress of the patient in his or her recovery program

What is Vivitrol?

• Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release) is an injectable medicine for the treatment of alcohol dependence
• Vivitrol is administered in our office once monthly

Benefits of Vivitrol Treatment

• Reduces the number of drinks you consume and the number of days you drink each month
• Helps you to function normally with everyday activities without drinking alcohol
• Eliminates your dependency on alcohol