Has anyone used Naltrexone to overcome alcohol abuse?

Vivitrol (naltrexone): "I've been an alcoholic for the past 35 years I'm 52 pretty sad I tried every single way to stop, a year here, 6 months there. I thought I can just have one drink but it never ever worked. I tried every which way I could but it always round up to the same thing, drunk staggering in hospital or mental institute. read more

Naltrexone and Alcohol Rehab. Naltrexone is a type of drug that is prescribed to alcohol dependent people to help them reduce cravings, control or abstain from drinking. The drug is an opioid receptor antagonist that primarily treats alcoholism and opioid dependence. It is not a cure for alcoholism as has been claimed, but it has proven to be an effective anti-addiction drug for many people. read more

"Been an alcoholic for twenty years. AA didn't help for me. Finally went to the Dr and asked to use Naltrexone along with Antabuse. Those not familiar with Antabuse you cannot drink while taking it. It makes you very sick. It is an old drug used for many things and alcoholism is one of them. read more