Full Name | Vivitrol® (naltrexone) |
Drug | Vivitrol |
Manufacturer | Alkermes |
Route of Administration | Intramuscular |
Site of Care | Healthcare Facility |
Approved Indication | The treatment of alcohol dependence in patients who can abstain from alcohol in an outpatient setting prior to initiation of treatment with VIVITROL; The prevention of relapse to opioid dependence following opioid detoxification |
Disease | Alcohol Dependence; Opioid Dependence |
Therapeutic Area | Mental Health & Addiction |
Enrollment Form Link | Vivitrol Enrollment Form |
Phone Number | 800-373-1406 |
Fax Number | 847-427-7975, 855-677-4641, 877-496-3716 |
Product Website | vivitrolhcp.com |
About Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol dependence is a chronic and debilitating condition marked by a compulsive need for alcohol consumption despite adverse consequences. Individuals with this disorder develop a tolerance, necessitating increased alcohol intake to experience the desired effects. The inability to control or limit drinking, coupled with withdrawal symptoms when not drinking, characterizes alcohol dependence. It adversely affects physical health, mental well-being, and social relationships, often leading to a cycle of escalating consumption.