The medication, naltrexone, could be your solution to binge drinking. It’s already approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat opioid use disorder, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Now officials are saying that it could drastically curb your alcohol intake if you are looking to reduce consumption. Good Morning America reported that “A new study published in December in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that taking naltrexone prior to an expected episode of binge drinking, as opposed to taking it daily, can help curb the amount of alcohol consumed.”
A 12-week study with people taking naltrexone before drinking resulted in less drinks consumed, across the board.
Please consult your healthcare provider if you or someone you know needs help with a drinking problem. Other resources include SAMHSA’s Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, NIAAA’s Alcohol Treatment Navigator, and the National Treatment Referral Routing Service available at 1-800-662-HELP.
