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Who is naltrexone appropriate for? just those who have addictions to the strongest of opiates? i've been em 3x a week for 2 months. who can prescribe
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Cravings: Naltrexone is used in the treatment of addictions as a proven help to lower cravings. It is used in those with opiate addiction, as well as others such as for alcoholics.
Answered 6/30/2014
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