Originally Posted by
Tryingtoforgive 
Has your son experienced any side effects? I have heard it causes anger and violent behavior?
He doesn't live with me, so I can't say for sure. I have noticed him a bit more irritable around the time of the shot. I was with him Tuesday this week, and he was getting the shot later that afternoon. He mentioned that he would be totally exhausted for a few days after it.
I can't emphasize enough, though, that the shot should not be used unless there is a commitment to recovery as well as concurrent counseling. Aside from the overdose risk, Vivitrol doesn't eliminate the effects of all drugs...so an addict who was "forced" to take the shot might decide to shift to benzos, for example. This is a decision that needs to be owned by the addict, not the addict's loved ones.