Introduction
This is an excerpt from the scholarly article by Dr. Joseph Volpicelli. Click the link below to read the full article and view the accompanying video interview on Psychiatric Times.
The more psychiatrists learn about addiction, the better and more effective patients can experience treatment. Volpicelli suggests naltrexone has different use modalities, including taking it every day to abstain from drinking entirely or taking it in anticipation of a high-risk event like attending a wedding. Motivation in patients is important to understand in order to help them understand the way their life can improve.
