So you want to try Naltrexone or Antabuse ! Alcohol Addiction
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2023
- so you want to try Naltrexone or Antabuse (Disulfiram) to curve your Alcohol cravings or to prevent you from drinking altogether. There are many treatments available for alcohol addiction, and these are just two of them that I have experience with! In this video, I'll share with you my experience with each one and what I think about them. If you decide that you want to try these two medications to aid you in stopping drinking, use caution and consult your doctor or counselor.
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Naltrexone saved my life. Turns out its off label for depression as well. Im on 50mg/day. I have felt "ok" since i started taking it. I drank to battle anxiety etc. Just made 210 days today.
Congratulations
Please pray for me to stop too
@LSMG2004 I'm sending prayers your way! Have you thought about AA or NA?? Might seem weird, but it literally is a room full of people who have found a way to live without alcohol and drugs to cope with life and be happier at the same time.
@@1Sober2Another thank you very much. I have tried like 10 different rooms and they just don't feel right. But I'm gonna keep trying. I found a new one I wanna try this coming Friday
Enjoyed the video. Sinclair method says to increase your dosage when you are drinking more. It takes 6 months to rewire the brain. I have an appointment Mon for it. Im 46 and been drinking daily since I was 17 Last 3 years I started drinking liquor from morning till bedtime Definitely getting a gym membership too @@1Sober2Another
Took me one time to drink on Antabuse…never again!!
Been sober 18 months 🙌🏼❤️
18 months is something awesome, Congratulations! Thank you for commenting and being here.
Took me one drink. As in a sip. No thank u
why?
@@splashytrunkz4228 makes you sick as hell.
Naltrexone is really helping me tremendously. I have taken it almost 3 weeks, it is a miracle for me
Medical student here , thank you for sharing your experience .
Helps me understand the significance and usage of the drugs we study .
Taking Naltrexone helped my cravings, but following the Sinclair Method (ie take the pill one hour before drinking to gradually decondition your brain off alcohol) was a complete game-changer. Have zero desire to drink after 6 months. Hard to tell someone they need to drink to help them to not crave alcohol though... Appreciate the video, need more peope talking about these options
How much do u drink after taking naltrexone?
I’m glad I watched your video. I have an appointment Thursday & I was already going to ask my doctor to run disulfiram with naltrexone because I feared I would try to drink over it too as a challenge 🤣 I’m 3 day sober & today is #4. I’m white knuckling it rn but I am so ready to get off this merry go round 🫡
Good luck. This is a bitch.
How's it going
How is today treating you, friend?! Don't be afraid to call an ambulance or go to the ER if it gets really bad. Trust me on this! I apologize for the late reply.
Naltrexone made me feel terrible. Thanks for the video. I just want to get over this hurdle. I relapsed after almost 2 years sober. So sad about it. Bless everyone going through this. It's not fun. Once I get up after this little stumble I promised to all my angels I'd offer help to everyone I can going through this. May we all be well, kind to ourselves and others ❤
I use Antibuse because it takes the choice away
Naltrexone saved my life!
A few observations about Naltrexone: 1. You can drink over it. And therefore there is a risk at the point of blacking out etc. So if you're trying to drink kill your feelings, naltrexone won't stop you, so you kind of have to get over that first. 2. Naltrexone gives me some weird insights into life. Every time I take it have these deep realizations about the nature of life, death, destiny, etc.
These are very welcomed insights to the use of Naltrexone. Thank you for sharing this! I have to agree that this medication will not cure the negative emotions we run from. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. How are you doing today? ODAAT 💯
Dave, noticed that myself.. like a mild psychedelic. Godspeed 🙏
it blocks euphoria, not motor action and brain function etc, it does have a strange twinge of trippy to it haha
ive drinkin over it as well.. It gets old trying..
So many thanks for your timeless video 😊
Omg! Thanks for sharing and congrats for beating the dependency 💪
I went to counseling. I went to rehab. I went to court. Nothing seemed to get to the roots of the problem. I was able to get to the causes and conditions and then take action in learning to live out of self. I learned how to not be driven by self interest and seeking ease and comfort. I learned to mend the harm I had experienced and those I harmed. I did not take meds. I went to AA and took some suggestions and stopped trying to do things my way. I do not call my sponsor every day. I do not go to meetings every day. I did go a lot the first few years. I learned how to look at my part in things. I learned how to forgive others and be considerate of people's pain. I learned that getting life to conform to my wishes was just foolish and that having goals does not mean getting things to go my way. Life on life's terms is a new freedom to accpet things as they are.
Starting my journey tomorrow 😅just went through my worst alcohol withdrawal yet been three days I looked and feel terrible still just having docs see me that way and family and friends made myself get on the medication I totally understand about ur alcoholic mind i was doing that all the time I just can’t have one drink it has to be 0 or a 1000 thank u for ur videos wish me luck 💯
Thank you for being brave enough to post this information. I have the pleasure of knowing someone that hasn't had a drink in 36 years. I asked him how he did it. He said "if I take another drink I might as well put a gun to my head" he now is a leader in AA helping others as he was helped. He ended up in Federal prison that was his rock bottom. I admire him greatly. The struggle is real. Very tough to do about 2% make it you are one of them. Congrats!
It is my privilege to be able to share my experiences with my fellows, and I'm always thrilled to hear of others who have found comfort in living a life without the crutch that never held them up! Thank you for your share and support 🙏
When I was in rehab, many years ago , they offered Naltrexone to me. Never took it, I knew I was done.
Naltrexone did the trick for me. I couldn't drink through it and I had to test it. I only drank to celebrate and had no secondary issues. Thanks for posting! You're awesome dude!
If you only drank to celebrate, you didn't need it
@@MJC-he3zt Everyone is different. Naltrexone has the best success record of all treatments. Did you consider seeing a medical professional ?
I used Contrave. I was able to see an online doctor for it and it saved my life. May not work for everyone but wanted to share my success with others that are struggling.
Congrats. Keep it up
What online doctor? I'm currently trying to find telehealth for a friend who desperately needs help faster than waiting for his referral
@@taralea5697 Push Health. It's for weight loss but it has naxelotone and burpion together. Didn't help much with weight loss but helped me kick booze.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to creat theae videos. I wish you best
You are very welcome.. If my videos can be of help to anyone, then it's worth the time! ODAAT 💯
Naltrexone doesn’t speed up your metabolism. It helps interrupt the “good” feelings binge eaters get while binging. Just like an alcoholic with alcohol 😊
I too drank through Naltrexone. I was not ready to quit when I was on it.
Are you still drinking too this day or stopped?
Congratulations for your success. I'm sober for 28 years. I went back to school 16 years ago to become a licensed addiction counselor. In my cliinc, we prescribe naltrexone/vivitrol. So far it has much success.
Thanks so much for this video. I just started Antabuse but needed to hear first hand the effects of you drink. IWNDWYT!!
I can't believe you managed to drink 6 beers on antabuse. I didn't even think that was possible.
It almost wasn't!! Thankfully, I didn't die. I definitely do not recommend anyone try that.
Fantastic video, thanks
I appreciate the feedback 🙏
Antabuse works for me. I was a binge drinker…Antabuse takes the option off and allows me to understand my triggers.
Day one on naltrexone, hoping for the best, I’ve. Been in and out of rehab 4 times I’m 30 years old and man alcohol has. Taken almost everything and everyone from me, I’m going to church as well and finding god to help me through my battle.
So it will take a bit for the Naltrexone to become effective, so don't get discouraged! It's really great that you have support around you! You can quit drinking and live the fulfillment you deserve ! ODAAT 💯
@@1Sober2Another thanks brotha.
@againslayer, my privilege! ODAAT 💯
In addition, try doing Tapping, Havening , affirmations, Julia Ross' amino acids, and vitamin d3 and and niacin (,vitamin b3).
Thank you so much for sharing your journey
My privilege, thanks for hanging out with us! ODAAT 💯
My alcoholism said "it's ok to continue to drink with cirrhosis. My liver is fine!" Don't really have much clean time. I'm on and off last few yrs
Well, I'm praying for you .. just get through today, my friend, we are here for each other!
Me too. I am going to try the naltrexone
My mother had severe alcohol use disorder for 17 years. It wasn’t until she started Naltrexone that she finally found hope in her addiction and that there was a light at the end of the tunnel. However, she found the miracle drug a bit too late. She passed away last Tuesday unexpectedly. She was only 50. Alcohol has long-lasting physical affects. Although she was working to right the wrongs that 17 years of drinking did to her body, her body kept the score. Although I know she is at peace, I miss her terribly. Please, if you are enduring any moderate to severe form of alcohol withdrawal, seek medical attention. Do not be embarrassed. You will be saving your own life. ❤
Terrible loss, I’m sorry to hear that, my heart and best wishes extend to you and your family! Thank you for sharing and for the encouragement for people to seek help.
Antabuse sounds like the better option. The sheer agony after drinking on antabuse will deter those of us in recovery tempted to drink.
I've been sober two years before and I really want to quit and have before. Having a medication that literally makes me allergic besides the alcoholism itself sounds good to me and I think I definitely will not drink knowing that. Had a friend who was on it and he'd drink all the time but he'd be throwing up. He didn't die though
I didn't know how to describe it, but you nailed it. I found my drinking slightly increased with Naltrexone, but couldn't say way I was doing it.
Great video. I have never tried Antabuse but this time around I have been taking naltrexone. What a game changer it has been for me. I have not had a single craving since I started taking it. The only brief moment ive had about thinking about drinking again was situational and not a chemical craving. Do I think naltrexone alone could have stopped me? No, not at all. But coupled with a good program in AA, a real desire to stop drinking and getting my ass into therapy, it has made the journey so much easier. I've gone from a 30 pack and pint of vodka a day addiction to not desiring a drink almost at all. Naltrexone FTW.
Good god man, I feel terrible for you. When I left inpatient rehab I asked for disulfiram to scare me to drink again even more. I CAN NOT imagine drinking anything on it let alone 6 beers a night. It makes your body unable to break down the byproducts your body produces from alcohol so they just build up. Acetaldehyde
I have great respect for Antibuse because I know how bad it would be. It takes the choice away.
Therefore I don't drink. 3 or 4 days later are a different story
Hiya, Wayne!! Great video. A few thoughts on this. I have never had Naltrexone or Antabuse. But I am very aware of the dangers of not only being an alcoholic, but doing so and adding ANY drug to the mess. I would tell ANYONE considering quitting alcohol to GET WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND YOUR COUNSELOR. This is because every person is different in constitution. Your recovery must be tailored for YOU, with a strong support system. And you must want, way down deep in your gut, to live a sober life. I will celebrate my 3 years on July 9! I am really looking forward to adding that 3 year coin to my collection. AND I will be sharing my own video that Wayne created for me with my home AA group at that time. Thank you for being awesome, Wayne!
I'm so incredibly proud of you, and it's fantastic to hear from you. "Progress and not perfection" keep doin the damn thing Sober, you are wearing it well my friend ❤️
@@1Sober2Another
Same exact thing happened with Naltrexone. It blocked the reward system, so I took the challenge of I want to be rewarded, so I drank more. Making the withdrawals and the cravings next day much worse.
Thank you. I’m talking that
I'm not in the position you were referencing about *not wanting* to stop drinking, but I'm mainly concerned with the side effects of one or both of these medications. I do want to stop more than anything else, though.
I'm going to lose any chance at saving the closest / most serious relationship in my life if I don't fix this... not only that, I know there's always more to lose, so I'll take that risk.
Christian, I appreciate your comment and support. Not everyone needs medication like this.. One of the most powerful tools that has kept me sober and in touch with myself and the people I don't want to lose again is therapy. Not the conventional therapy that you might think of! I find comfort in sharing my daily struggles, experiences, worries, successes, and being able to give others the chance to do the same by talking with other Alcoholics and Addicts who know exactly what I mean! I mentioned in this video that I continually tested the boundaries of how far I could get on top of the meds.. Those folks I just talked about in this reply tend to hold each other accountable and call BS when it's necessary. Maybe this type of support and encouragement can be just as helpful for you as it is for me.
@@1Sober2Another Thank you for that additional insight. I get the feeling that I'd probably find some excuse to attempt to "beat" a medication, it's my approach to many areas of life. I'm working on finding out exactly what therapy is for me, but I definitely think the accountability of sharing with others in groups or AA helps. That, and the breathalyzer app that logs my results every day (I'm obviously just starting out, need numerous layers of accountability).
@@christianh4723I have faith that you can and will do it. Don't delay. Get your life back.
"Naltrexone or Antabuse can help some types of drinkers". It does make sense, sir. I'm not struggling with alcohol but a relative is. He is talking about going on Antabuse. He entered counselling by his own directive. He does not need to 'fool' or game any panel/group that he's truly quit due to having the abuse medication in his system. I'm still very concerned about this choice of medication, however, so I'm just educating myself. In short, though, this could help him (provided he stays 100% off alcohol).
I wanted to thank you for sharing this.. It is fantastic that your relative is deciding to quit drinking on his own directive..that is a critical part of success (my opinion). I wish he and you well, and if there's anything that I can help with, don't hesitate to let me know 💯
I’ve tried Naltrexone, Acamprosate and Baclofen. None of them have helped me stop drinking. I’m going to ask my Doctor to prescribe me Antabuse. I know 100% I will not drink if I know I’m gonna be violently ill, so I think it could be good for me.
I wish you good health and if you feel like you're going to drink.. please feel free to email me at 1sober2another@gmail.com and drop your phone number. I'll call you, and you can BS with me until the cravings pass!
Just got prescribed Antibuse. Going yo start my journey in a couple days. Dr made surr I understood that I cannot drink on it.
I went to rehab in November of 2022. I was put on naltrexone, and it worked for a while. The problem was, I listened to people in rehab who told me “oh you can still drink! You’ll actually feel better drinking on it”. I’m now in my relapses and my psychiatrist is putting me on Antabuse. I’m terrified tbh. I know the consequences, but I know I’m an alcoholic. My life isn’t normal to others in a sense that I’m a single mom half the time, and I’m alone 99% if the time. Anyway, rant over. I appreciate your insight as I will watch this every time I want to drink on Antabuse.
Thank you for watching and for sharing! If you find yourself wanting to drink, remember what I forgot in my own insanity.. You are a mother, and someone needs you to be the best version of yourself! You are worth fulfillment and happiness, and it's not at the bottom of the bottle! Trust me, I never found it there. You can do it, and if you need anything along the way just let me know!
Good lord ive been on it a few months I drank on it too messed me up did drink less but was bad but have colitis too why I'm trying hard to quit drinking kinda why I want to go back to rehab
I am 44 days on Antabuse. Knowing that I could get very sick and possibly ☠️ on it… I have almost no desire to drink. I have only craved a drink twice in 44 days.
I have been sober over 6 years. I found that trauma and life events were the root of my desire for ease and comfort and I had adopted malformed solutions. I hurt many people. I lost a lot and suffered consequences. I went to counseling and rehab. I found that AA was a place for me to get engaged in a process of uncovering and discovering the causes and conditions of my malady. It is not a physical disease or medical condition. It is mostly a spiritual and emotional malady. I found a way to face the truth under the surface of my storm. I then took steps to admit my part in thing. I found a way to look at those I hurt and take responsibility for what I have done. I learned to be honest about what was going on in my heart and tell the truth. I then, learned to be considerate of other's pain and not demand they change for me to feel better. I foun some semblance of peace in acceptying things. I was hurt as a kid and found a way to solve the problem of being uncomfortable. That solution became a bigger problem. I was condition to think the world was going to hurt me so most difficulties needed to be addressed with changing the way I feel. When I went back to the root cause and worked at being honest about that, I then took action in the present to see that I have a new solution for difficulties. I admit I am hurting. I look at my part. I forgive those who also have a part. I look to help others. All these steps focus me on something other than getting my way. That leads to acceptance and the difficulty is not solved because it does not have to be.
Don't do what I did drank some niqul after taking vivatrol got really sick fast probably about how antabuse does thought I was going to die didn't even drink but a regular dose an got the shakes puked bunch of times and seen stuff
I'm starting this medication tomorrow . Thanks for the advice . I am worried but seems my last option
Absolutely no reason to worry. However, if you start thinking to yourself, "I can have just one drink "..Please, please remember this video. ODAAT
Thank you for taking the time to get back to me . I have been on the medication 3 weeks now and haven't had a single drink . I don't plan to and haven't even had cravings.. sneaked out to have a drink . Back working. Ur videos were very inspiring. Thanks alot 🙏❤️
Thanks, antabuse is used for Lyme infection. Why im interested in this. They say its effective but brutal. It is v effective w lyme too.
I guess everyone is different. I have now got bad ascites in my feet and it's not worth it folks. I get cramps every day and I cry in pain. Do what's right for you and stick to natural highs like exercise. I'm at the point of no return so I'm sorry. I really am sorry. I have ulcers in my stomach lining and I nearly died twice vomitting so much red blood I needed transfusions. Just please don't drink yourself to death. It's not worth it. I am getting campral (Accamprosate ) and hopefully that will help cravings. I can't take Antiabuse as my throat would burst
Much love. Nearly died accident use of alcohol antibuse. Still sick
I hope you find good health, my friend !
Day 5 no alchohol and not looking back because of naltrexone it really does work when you also want to quit
Antabuse is working for me. 3 months now. I drank right over naltrexone.
I have gout and need to quit drinking. I dont think i drink much but i drink everyday and have so for well over a year..i dont get drunk or really feels it anymore...i did stop beer but just drink wine now...its just a habit...could these meds help?
You look really lean and have the same watch on as i do, do you run or ride? Riding and weights has been very helpful for me.
Thanks! I do ride, I lift weights, snowboard, kayak, play drums, and anything else that keeps me active..I do all the things now that I always put off in my active alcoholism, it's so good to be living sober!
I’ve been battling alcohol addiction for 20 years. I’m a binge drinker
Do you want to stop?
Yes of course I reached out for help 20years ago but it failed. I start help again on 31st
Please respond when you can? I’m also I’m blood pressure meds and I experienced a little bit of an increased heart rate but after I took my blood pressure meds I was felt fine but I still can’t sleep. Any suggestions? I don’t want to have to go back to the hospital, I also vape nicotine, is this safe or am I just experiencing side affects ?
what's your thoughts on soberlink? if you had the option to use it? would you have tried to hack it too?
For me, I don't think any form of deterrent or restrictions would've stopped me from getting my drunk! If I needed to go find alcohol or buy more, there was practically nothing that could stop me. It was extreme for me.. I hope that other people don't have to experience what I have, and some have a more severe set of consequences.. but in my case as it relates to soberlink, this is it.
Hi!! I took naltrexone once but itwas for opioid addiction.I didn't know it was also for alcoholism..
To my knowledge, it's a neuro receptor blocker. So I imagine it has many uses. Hey, thanks for the comment, I'm sure several people have wondered about this.
I'm only 24, been in and out of hospitals for withdrawals probably 30+ times in 2 years, 11 times just this year so far, and I'm thrilled to have finally gotten the antabuse script. I drink when I'm feeling the post-acute-withdrawal symptoms (PAWS), but those will pass. I'm terrified of tachycardia and feeling new symptoms, so I am nearly certain this oldy-but-a-goodie drug might just work for me, considering the compulsion of drinking will become totally weightless if I know the bottle isn't going to medicate, but rather add symptoms! Also, disulfiram doesn't expel alcohol from your body, it just stops it from being metabolized and therefor remains a toxin, causing the adverse reaction :-)
No, Daniel, not the disulfiram, but your BODY itself does that for you - if you live long enough that is - through womiting, sweating, shi**ing and the rest. Sorry folks for being descriptive, but this's the harsh reality.
@@hni7458 Still on it, just hit my month mark. Antabuse is a miracle worker. I give myself a little credit too. Longest I've been sober in years
I drank a shot yesterday morning yesterday and took and naltrexone with a seroquel before I went to bed and I’ve been up for 56 hrs straight cause I can’t sleep. Now I feel all weird, is this safe?
I was in the original trial for this drug in the Australian trials for opiates the effect of Naltrexone for alcohol were not known back then. I struggled with alcohol and opiates for many many years this drug is amazing howeverr its a tool the hard work is still on the individual
Absolutely, the work still has to be put in..thanks for sharing this and your experience!
Hiya. What happens if I stop taking naltrexone and drinking moderately after 6 months? Does the craving go away forever, or do I just go back as before?
Hi, thank you for the question. So the medication is effective up to 14 days once you stop taking it. Depending on whether or not your intention is to stop drinking for good may determine how you deal with cravings after you stop using Naltrexone.
Thanks for sharing this video. I tried Vivitrol but it really didn't help me. I just got prescribed Antabuse but afraid to take it because of the intense reaction. I don't know it i trust myself enough not to drink on it.
Thank you for commenting on this.. There is a thin line between help and hindrance. I knew what the meds were for, my Alcoholism and ego took me through a challenge. If you doubt your resolve, try AA. I can't speak for anyone else, but AA gives me a space to share what any normal person would think is insane and by hearing from other people going through or who have gone through much of what I did..gives me a sense of belonging, peace, and support.
Me too. Scared to take it
I was on naltrexone for 4 months (being g told if I drink I would get ill) my friend who was also on it drank and did nothing, so I continued to drink and went back to were I was. Tomorrow is going to be my first day on Disulfiram and knowing that I will get sick is the reason why I know it will work. Wish me luck
Be careful, my friend, and I hope it helps.
I'm on my 12 or so relapse. I kept resisting antabuse bc I was worried about accidentally taking something w alcohol on it...but it's time to start it. I'm only 38 and cant trust myself around any alcohol.
Same with me on naltrexone. I wanted the one that makes me sick so I don’t. I would not take naltrexone if it was a or weekend.
Thanks for sharing. You mentioned a very common action that a lot of us do when we are taking these meds..Convince of use! "I'll take them, but only if it's not going to interfere with my drinking." I learned that however these meds work..if I'm going to drink, I'm going to drink! Hopefully, today, you made it through 24 hours without a drink and are finding it easier to take on your day by day sober. ODAAT 💯
I took my first naltrexone today. After an hour i got hot, dizzy, heart racing and i started throwing up. Is this normal? I really want to use tbis to stop drinking but it made me feel horrible
Hi Lynn, If you're prescribed, you should consult your physician about an alternative or lower dosage. It's always a good rule to listen to your body..! Hopefully, you're feeling better. ODAAT 💯
pl don't report these side effect from Naltrexone - effects coming without alco mind you. For me it was a fierce fuckin fiend; had to stop. I nearly had to go to the EC unit, thought it might be a stroke, severe headache. Naltrexone, a NoGo for me, and, Yes, I started off with only 1/4 of a pill in order to curb the side effects.
Wayne: Six beers (!) on top of correct dosage of disulfiram!? That might have been a close call for you..., and definitely a horrific experience. Thank you for showing a very friendly and sympathetic attitude.
I’m going to the dr to get naltrexone
I kinda did that with vivatrol other day i forgot niqul had alcohol in it and who knows what else and i got super sick like instant with in 30 minutes i knew I messed up but was to late and i took the normal amount but felt like I was dieing even seeing stuff think I came close to probably dieing had to call a friend to watch me incase i got worse so i definitely wouldn't drink niqul with vivatrol my stomach still hurts from all the puking
And hopefully today you're doing better!
@@1Sober2Another I'm not sure I was seeing things and right side kinda hurt
@joshgreer3527, have you gone to the hospital?? That sounds a little curious .
@@1Sober2Another went to dr yesterday didn't want to tell them I had been seeing things didn't want cops to come think I was crazy or on drugs I think it has stopped just mind playing tricks on me now didn't sleep good probably won't sleep much till tomorrow angzity is a bit high right now
"Disulfriam" is Antibuse
Can I get Natroxone on line?
I believe it's only prescribed by a doctor.
If we are coming off a bender should we wait a day to take Naltrexone?
Naltrexone takes about 14 days to become effective. Do you have a plan to not drink??
@@1Sober2Another Thank you. Yes. I was sober for a year
why cant we stop even if we take naltrexone is this our genetics as being an alcoholic or is this unresolved trauma? I have never taken anabuse or will I ever take it no thank you. I know someone that took anabuse and drank anyway and was dealthly ill.
For me, naltrexone helped but did the same for me as it did for you. It blocked sorta that “thing” but I needed more alcohol…before I knew it, that “feel good” feeling that leads up to drunkenness was basically skipped and all of a sudden, I’m drunk.
Antabuse… I was on that and too afraid to drink with it but it messed up my liver. My eyes were soo yellow, my urine was DARK, my upper right w quadrant was so tender, I was nauseous-I was in the hospital for some days for liver damage.
Thank you for sharing your experience with these two common medications for alcohol addiction treatment. How are you doing these days?
@@1Sober2Another I’m actually doing much better! Thank you for asking!! I still struggle here and there. Say, a weekend where I try to prove “I can do it.. I can handle 2 drinks”.. it never stays that way. I end up waking up noticing all the poor decisions I made during the drunken phase. But I think Ive gone thru stages of “am I really an alcoholic? To, ok..I shouldn’t drink.. to, I can’t drink.. and now I’ve reached the stage of “I just don’t drink!” So that realization has made a good impact!
t=120 Naltrexone doesn't speed up your metabolism. Basically it gives you the side effect of opiates (light nausea, feeling dry/clammy, feeling sedate, no appetite) without any of the euphoric effects. The way it helps people lose weight is by suppressing appetite by suppressing reward neurotransmitters. same reason most opiate users are deathly skinny. Your brain gives you a chemical reward when you eat (just like alcohol) and that reward is blocked by Naltrexone. So you might feel hungry, you can eat, but when you eat you get no reward from it in your brain.
I've never read a more descriptive explanation of the effects and indeed the side-effects from Naltrexone - spot on, mate, and I didn't know that opioid users got those side effects too - esp the nausea is really awful... It takes away the joy o drinking of course, but me, it took away the joy of living, and that one wasn't favoured by me.
I don’t think it works by increasing your metabolism at all… it’s just an opioid blocker
So I am not a scientist, doctor, or psychiatrist.. because I'm not entirely sure either, I'm going to research both and follow up with a video detailing the exact methods in how each medication works. I appreciate your commenting and being here today! ODAAT 💯
Does Antabuse makes you weight? And does it suppress your appetite and speed your metabolism?
According to the science, it does. If you choose to re-purpose it for weight control, it is effective. However, please don't drink whole using it my friend!
@@1Sober2Another What daily dosage should one take for weight lost?
I am in agreement with the drinking over naltrexone. It was so stupid! And I did just drink over it. I am a retired RN I am afraid I would drink on Antabuse, just because I am such a asshole alcoholic! Then I would end up in the ER or dead!
try with sport mate
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well he just refuse to take it......there is no accountability.....
It's nasty if you drink