Vivitrol: The Monthly Injection

Vivitrol is a once-monthly naltrexone injection used to treat alcohol and opioid use disorder. It's non-addictive, blocks opioid effects, and reduces cravings, making it a strong medication-assisted treatment (MAT) option for people in recovery.

What Is Vivitrol?

Vivitrol is a naltrexone injection given once a month. It blocks opioid effects, reduces alcohol cravings, and is non-addictive.

How Does Vivitrol Work?

Vivitrol blocks opioid receptors in your brain. If you use opioids while on it, you won't feel the high. It also reduces cravings. One injection covers you for a full month.

How Do You Start Vivitrol?

1. Stop opioids (7-10 days beforehand)
2. Talk to your doctor
3. Get the injection
4. Keep monthly appointments
5. Combine with therapy

What Are the Pros of Vivitrol?

• Monthly dosing, not daily
• Non-addictive
• Reduces cravings
• Blocks opioid effects

What Are the Downsides?

• Requires an injection
• You must be opioid-free first
• Can be expensive
• Some side effects

How Do You Find a Vivitrol Prescriber?

Search for a Vivitrol prescriber through the SAMHSA directory, local treatment centers, or telehealth providers. Talk to a doctor to see if it's appropriate for you.

Once you've found a provider and stopped opioids for 7-10 days, you can get your first injection. From there, keep monthly appointments and combine with support like therapy or meetings.

Is Vivitrol a Valid Form of Recovery?

Yes. Vivitrol is a legitimate MAT option. It's different from buprenorphine or methadone because it's non-addictive. Monthly medication paired with support works.

Monthly medication can help.

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