Vivitrol question???
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Vivitrol question???
My husband was clean for a while until he broke his arm, needed surgery and was given his DOC for pain. He has struggled with addiction since December - after the surgery.
His therapist suggested he get the Vivitrol shot for a while. In addition, he still continues with NA, his sponsor, etc.
Has anyone used this shot and stopped? If so, do the drug urges come back? He tried suboxone, had a terrible withdrawal and relapsed for a couple of weeks shortly after. He claims he was nit prepared for all the cravings to come screaming back! (He was very early in his recovery and used subs for a month).
He received the shot last week, was very sick with vomiting but says he has no cravings at all, can think clearly without compulsive thoughts. He intends to do it for 3 months. I am just wondering what happens after he stops the injections.
Thank you for information.
His therapist suggested he get the Vivitrol shot for a while. In addition, he still continues with NA, his sponsor, etc.
Has anyone used this shot and stopped? If so, do the drug urges come back? He tried suboxone, had a terrible withdrawal and relapsed for a couple of weeks shortly after. He claims he was nit prepared for all the cravings to come screaming back! (He was very early in his recovery and used subs for a month).
He received the shot last week, was very sick with vomiting but says he has no cravings at all, can think clearly without compulsive thoughts. He intends to do it for 3 months. I am just wondering what happens after he stops the injections.
Thank you for information.
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I hope this link helps you. I see you haven't any responses I assume that's because it's a new drug.
Good luck xxxxxxx
I hope this link helps you. I see you haven't any responses I assume that's because it's a new drug.
Good luck xxxxxxx
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Originally Posted by LoveMeNow 
My husband was clean for a while until he broke his arm, needed surgery and was given his DOC for pain. He has struggled with addiction since December - after the surgery.
His therapist suggested he get the Vivitrol shot for a while. In addition, he still continues with NA, his sponsor, etc.
Has anyone used this shot and stopped? If so, do the drug urges come back? He tried suboxone, had a terrible withdrawal and relapsed for a couple of weeks shortly after. He claims he was nit prepared for all the cravings to come screaming back! (He was very early in his recovery and used subs for a month).
He received the shot last week, was very sick with vomiting but says he has no cravings at all, can think clearly without compulsive thoughts. He intends to do it for 3 months. I am just wondering what happens after he stops the injections.
Thank you for information.
His therapist suggested he get the Vivitrol shot for a while. In addition, he still continues with NA, his sponsor, etc.
Has anyone used this shot and stopped? If so, do the drug urges come back? He tried suboxone, had a terrible withdrawal and relapsed for a couple of weeks shortly after. He claims he was nit prepared for all the cravings to come screaming back! (He was very early in his recovery and used subs for a month).
He received the shot last week, was very sick with vomiting but says he has no cravings at all, can think clearly without compulsive thoughts. He intends to do it for 3 months. I am just wondering what happens after he stops the injections.
Thank you for information.
I was happy to hear that your husband tried the drug. I just want to tell you that I hope this is the turning point for him, and he can find lasting recovery because you both deserve that.
Good Luck.
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