Naltrexone for the management of opioid dependence
Summary
Naltrexone is recommended as a treatment option for people who
have been opioid dependent but who have stopped using opioids,
and who are highly motivated to stay free from the drugs in an
abstinence programme.
It should only be given to people who have been told about the
problems associated with t ...
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Naltrexone is recommended as a treatment option for people who
have been opioid dependent but who have stopped using opioids,
and who are highly motivated to stay free from the drugs in an
abstinence programme.
It should only be given to people who have been told about the
problems associated with treatment, and with proper supervision.
Treatment with naltrexone should be given as part of a support
programme to help the person manage their opioid dependence.
Healthcare professionals should regularly review how well naltrexone
is working to help people stay off opioids. If there is evidence that
the person has been using the drugs again then healthcare
professionals should consider stopping naltrexone treatment.
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We will consult on our review plans for this guidance in March 2010
