Naltrexone is under development for the treatment of alcohol, opioid addiction and methamphetamine use disorder (MUD). It is a long acting implantable naltrexone implant, administered by the ...

The drug Naltrexone has increased in use over the past couple of years and serves to help people suffering from Alcohol Use ...

Vivitrol shows reduced peaks and minimal fluctuations in plasma levels of the drug, which may improve the adverse effect profile compared with the oral preparation. In 2010, the FDA updated the ...

Naltrexone, a drug used to treat opioid and alcohol use disorder, was associated with just a 14% reduction in the risk of ...

A new app is being used in combination with medication to help reduce opioid use, according to a study from UT Health San ...

2024 brought some major advancements in medicine. That includes the approval of "innovative" drugs like Tryvio for high blood pressure, Neffy for severe allergic reactions and Dupixent for chronic ...

The drugmaker launched a campaign supporting its weight loss medication Contrave, all backed by a cover version of Lesley Gore’s 1963 hit “You Don’t Own Me.” ...

If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.

The National Drug Control Strategy Performance Review System Report measures the administration's overdose crisis response from 2020 to 2022.

Provide counseling on weight loss, diet, and physical activity. Discuss the use of medications (bupropion, diethylpropion, fluoxetine, orlistat, phentermine, sibutramine) with patients who are not ...

Therapy through a smartphone app can help people reduce their opioid use and stay in treatment, according to a study from UT Health San Antonio. The study followed 600 adult patients with opioid use ...