Thought I would drop you a line to keep you up to date on my recovery. I haven't touched a drop since returning to New York, and I love the fact that I haven't had a hard time at all doing that. I'd appreciate it if you passed along the good word to the rest of the guys. You all were monumental in assisting in my rebirth as a sober member of society, and I thank you all for that. In this day and age, common sense would dictate that you would use the latest medical or scientific discovery to cure a problem or disease. Yet every other program I looked into told me to follow a 12 step program and go to more AA meetings. Wasn't that from the 30's or something? Most addiction treatments seem to still use blood letting and leeches. Thank you for using a 21st Century approach that works.
-Wyatt B

Vivitrol for Alcoholism
In the second quarter of 2006, the FDA has approved a new drug called Vivitrol to help treat alcoholism.

Vivitrol is the first and only inject able version of naltrexone, a powerful weapon against alcohol dependence. It is intended for use with people who are able to abstain from drinking in an outpatient setting. It is also indicated for use in combination with psychosocial support, such as counseling or group therapy.

At the Assisted Recovery Centers of Georgia, we utilize naltrexone (Revia) to reduce cravings, which has been highly effective for long term recovery. Unlike deterrent medications which may make you nauseous, naltrexone simply and safely eliminates the "high" or "buzz" associated with alcohol. In addition, it significantly lessens the physical "need" to drink. Coupled with a personalized cognitive/behavioral program, naltrexone allows the freedom to focus on the emotional and mental facet of addiction. For more information, click here.

It has been our experience at the Assisted Recovery Centers of Georgia that the majority of those who have relapsed after our treatment program were people who for one reason or another could not follow their daily regimen of naltrexone in the prescribed dosage.

With Vivitrol, individuals who have difficulty maintaining their daily dose of naltrexone now have the option of receiving a monthly injection of Vivitrol. The time-released formula works the same as the oral naltrexone, and is simply another, more powerful safeguard against relapse.

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