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A 61-year-old male asked:

Naltrexone: in a low dose (ldn) is it worth trying for autism? i've read that the 50mg for adult addicts can detach a child's loving emotions towards his parents. is this true?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

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Answered Feb 27, 2022

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