living with liver disease, interview about NALTREXONE part 2

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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT NALTREXONE:
- Opiate receptor antagonist (prevents release of “feel-good” endorphins when taking opiates or alcohol)
- First developed in 1963, approved for treatment of alcohol dependence in 1994
- Naltrexone is:
Not a controlled substance, not addictive. Any medical doctor can prescribe it.
Not Antabuse (disulfiram): causes you to feel sick when you drink alcohol.
Not Naloxone/Narcan: fast-acting, reverses effects of opioid overdose.
Not Methadone: a narcotic used to treat withdrawal from opioids but CAN be addictive.
- May take a tablet daily, an injection once a month (brand Vivitrol), or take a tablet one hour before drinking alcohol (the Sinclair method)
- The Sinclair method can eliminate the desire to drink (“extinction”) over time, the amount of time to extinction can vary greatly for different people. In studies, the Sinclair method worked for about 80% of people.
- Rarely, there is an association of liver problems with Naltrexone, so you should research the risk and discuss this with your doctor.
VERY IMPORTANT:
- Those taking opiates regularly must detox from opiates before starting Naltrexone. Otherwise, they could go into withdrawal because Naltrexone blocks the effect of opiates.
- Opiate pain medication will not work on those taking Naltrexone, so health care providers must be informed that you are taking Naltrexone so they can give you a different kind of pain medication.
Note that there is a Medical ID/Health section in cellphones. You can set it to be accessible to Emergency medical personnel even if your phone is locked.
On iPhone: Apple Health App, fill out Medical ID and Emergency Access sections.
- You can still get drunk while taking Naltrexone, but you will not feel as drunk, so caution must be used.
COOL ANIMATION SHOWING HOW NALTREXONE WORKS
(Vivitrol is the injectable form of Naltrexone):
• Mechanism of Action: μ...
GREAT KZbin CHANNELS FOR NALTREXONE INFO:
“Thrive Alcohol Recovery”
/ @thrivealcoholrecovery
“Ria Health”
/ @riahealth
ALCOHOLISM, DAVID SINCLAIR AND HIS THEORY BEHIND HIS TREATMENT METHOD:
• Alcoholism, David Sinc...
WHAT IF YOU COULD FORGET TO WANT ALCOHOL | THE SINCLAIR METHOD:
Professional, reasonably short explanation of Naltrexone and the Sinclair Method, good visuals.
• What if you could Forg...
SINCLAIR METHOD FAQs:
www.explorehea...
10 MISTAKES ON THE SINCLAIR METHOD:
Includes informal poll (at 6:29 min) on Timeline to Extinction - how long it takes people to eliminate the desire to drink.
• 10 MISTAKES on The Sin...
DOCTOR’S PERSPECTIVE: NALTREXONE & THE SINCLAIR METHOD FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION:
Includes chart showing timing of Naltrexone’s peak effectiveness and the rate at which effectiveness decreases.
• Doctor's Perspective: ...
ACTRESS CLAUDIA CHRISTIAN:
Actress Claudia Christian has worked for many years to spread the word about the use of Naltrexone for treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder.
IMBD Claudia Christian:
www.imdb.com/n...
The movie “One Little Pill” with Claudia Christian:
Rent for $3.99.
Amazon Prime Video link:
www.amazon.com...
Claudia Christian Ted Talk:
Note that this is an old video; you no longer have to buy Naltrexone from a different country.
• How I overcame alcohol...
CERTAIN POPULATIONS MAY BENEFIT MOST FROM ALCOHOL-DEPENDENCE TREATMENT NALTREXONE:
June 28, 2011
A new study has found that naltrexone is effective for women, and individuals with the A118G polymorphism of the mu opioid receptor gene.
www.sciencedai....
NALTREXONE AND THE LIVER:
“Is it safe to Drink Alcohol on Naltrexone?”
He says that the liver warning that comes with Naltrexone is really outdated. He says it is generally safe for the liver, especially at moderate doses.
• Is It Safe to Drink Al...
“Naltrexone helps alcoholic liver disease”
This talks about a large study done through Massachusetts General in Boston.
• Naltrexone helps alcoh...
A study that the above video may reference:
jamanetwork.co....

[@FinanceCobra]

This channel is saving lives, I truly believe that. Keep it up LD, you're over 5k subscribers and only been uploading for 4-5 months? Imagine where you'll be a year from now, I think you'll be over 100k. 16 days sober here. God bless.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

That is so awesome to hear!!!! 16 days is fabulous!!! Keep up the great work!!! Thank you so much for saying that!!! It's been an amazing journey on here!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@Mmoose712]

LD 's channel is definitely saving lives! The more we share the more we learn. And I agree with the guest that there can be a lot of judgement related to substance abuse. It's great to have an honest forum where people can share what has worked for them and what hasn't

[@bryanthomas6063]

My mom’s cognitive functioning was still declining even after she stopped drinking. I told her about what you said about ammonia in the blood and what it did to you, you mentioned it to her doctor and got on new meds that has drastically improved her cognitive functioning. Not really related to this video but I wanted to thank you for that.

[@amandaflaherty7528]

This is amazing!! I'm so happy for you and your mother!! ❤️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Oh my gosh!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me! I am so happy to hear that things are improving for her!!!! Did they put her on Lactulose or xifaxxin? Or both? The xifaxxin helped me so much! It's very expensive, but the company will help if you reach out to them. Thank you so much again for letting me know!!! I am so happy for both of you! God bless😊😊😊❤❤

[@bryanthomas6063]

The Lactulose was killing her stomach but the Xifaxxin has done so much to help. She literally went from mumbling and saying random stuff and being so confused to almost all the way back to normal. I thought she had permanent brain damage or that early onset dementia was beginning. Just a testament to how this channel is making a real difference. Thanks LD!

[@amandaflaherty7528]

Hey guys, thank you for diving deeper into this topic! Skysmomma's accounts of how they helped her are priceless for how they could inspire someone who's on the fence to give it a shot. It's helpful for someone who may want to go in this direction to fully understand what they can expect to experience. Also, thank you for the links in the description!! Lots of wonderful tools here. Def going to do more research on the Sinclair method! Have a wonderful Saturday, all!!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Amanda! I really believe that this could help so many people. I know first hand how difficult the cravings can be. It's probably the hardest part. Hope you are having a great day!!!❤❤❤❤❤ God bless😊😊😊

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk thanks, LD! You too! And always god bless you 💞😁💞😁💞

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@liverdisease-qb6rk hey!! Idk what happened, my comment disappeared! But I just said thanks again, and I hope you have a great day as well haha and as always, God bless you, too!!! 💞😁💞😁💞

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@amandaflaherty7528 I have no idea either? KZbin does some weird stuff sometimes. Thank you so much and you too!!!! God bless😁

[@amandaflaherty7528]

@liverdisease-qb6rk I know 🤗 it's happened to me a few times and some other people I've chatted with as well. Probably just a glitch or a bandwidth thing

[@MonaYY_Rig]

LD and Skysmom🎉🎉 that was really interesting! I heard of Sinclair method here and there and naltrexone too. But it’s good to hear from someone that is on it! I’m glad you have had such good success with the naltrexone! Best wishes and way to go ! Great job. Great interview. Thank you. Blessings to you both 🫶🏻💚💚💚

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much mona! How have you been doing lately? I hope you have been doing well! Sending you ❤! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@cherylleannhuntley5049]

My heart breaks for her and goes out to her

[@SkysMomma]

Thank you so much for your compassion and caring comment. One thing I didn't get around to mentioning is that I now have a kind and supportive partner. He moved in with me several years ago, so I don't live alone anymore, which helps. I have had a horrible partner in the past, but now that just helps me appreciate the good person I have in my life now all the more. All the best to you and thanks for listening!

[@CMoore8539]

@@SkysMommaI’m very happy to hear that!💞 Thank you for sharing this information with all of us!! It’s greatly appreciated!

[@cherylleannhuntley5049]

@@SkysMomma I'm so happy to hear that❤️

[@michellebourgeois953]

I can’t tell you how THRILLED I am that you’re sharing this information about Naltrexone! ❤️ I’ve been watching your videos for several months and been very hesitant to speak up about this because I didn’t want to overstep your discussions of complete sobriety. I’ve been taking Naltrexone for 1 1/2 years and have seen a SIGNIFICANT change in my drinking habits. Although I still have work to do, I FINALLY have control over my drinking, but have not yet reached extinction (I must be one of the 5-10%…uggg). I practice TSM and it has really been a game changer for me! I’m scared to think where I would be today without it. I haven’t yet checked out your video links, but wanted to add that Claudia Christian also has a documentary out there called “One Little Pill” and she explains a lot about how Naltrexone has worked for her and others. She also talks about how the “recovery” business does NOT want people to know about Naltrexone, because if they did, they might not spend $30K+ on treatment that may or may not work! Anyway Brother, THANK YOU for sharing this life-saving information on your channel, even if it may not include complete sobriety. And THANK YOU to your guest speaker! She is also helping to save lives with her testimony! What an AMAZING message you are sending❣️ Much love & Blessings❣️🥰

[@SkysMomma]

It's great to share my excitement with someone else this medication has helped! Like you, I am relishing getting back a sense of control. You know, I was thinking recently that even if it took me 2 years to reach extinction, that would be a tremendous improvement over the trajectory I was headed for - like over-drinking for the next 10 years or until I drank myself to an unpleasant death. I'm not sure if it will keep working at the same level for me but it really helps my motivation tremendously. It's given me real hope now of not going down that road. And that in itself is so valuable. I did not share this, but my mother, a severe alcoholic, committed suicide when I was in my 20s, and alcohol was a major factor in that, possibly the main factor. She was 44. If only she had had something to give her some help and hope that change might be possible.

[@CMoore8539]

@@SkysMommaI’m very sorry that you went through that with your Mom. I went through the same thing with my Mom. I’m quite sure I inherited my Mom’s depression and alcoholism. Though it’s not her fault. I just wasn’t aware of it when I was younger. Take good care of you! You are an Inspiration!♥️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Hey there! First off, thank you so much for being here! Also, thank you so much for sharing how it's helped you so much! I have not seen that film yet, but I am going to watch it now! I am so happy to hear that it's helped you so much! I really appreciate you sharing how much it's helped you! There is no " one size fits all" in this scenario. What works for one, might not work for the other. I don't think it would have worked for me. I was just too out of control. I don't think I would have had the discipline to take the pill daily. I can already see myself saying that I took it and drinking alcohol and claiming that I was doing the "Sinclair method ". At the end of the day, however we get to the end goal to stop drinking, is all good in my book! I know how hard it is to quit and seeing others get away from it makes me smile everytime! Congratulations on your success! Thank you so much for this!!!! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@michellebourgeois953]

@SkysMomma ~ I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. I can only imagine how difficult that experience has been for you. I am however SOOO happy for you that you have found a way to address AUD through what works for you with Naltrexone! I will pray for your continued success! Thank you again for sharing your story! ❤️ Much love & God Bless ❤️

[@i-love-an-alcoholic]

On the subject of doctors not recommending or knowing about medications for treatment of AUD: I've come across scientific articles that have a pessimistic tone about them. I think it may have something to do with the generally high relapse rate, which may be why the medical community is sceptical about them. That being said, I definitely think that the meds are worth a try. They can save lives. Also, you're absolutely right about needing the motivation to quit. The meds alone won't do it, and I'm speaking from experience. Thank you so much for this interview 👏

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I have seen the same thing. Thank you so much for your input here! I know that it's not a one size fits all scenario. But, if it could help one person.... that's all that matters in the end. I was just replying to someone else and I told them that I don't think it would have worked for me. Because, I k ow myself, and I would have just said I was taking the pill and doing the Sinclair method and would have just gotten drunk. I am all too familiar with my warped mind when it comes to alcohol. I have absolutely no control at all. Thank you so much for this! Hope you are having a great weekend! God bless😊😊😊❤❤

[@DebraReule]

XXOO❤❤🙏 Thanks everyone for sharing 😊

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Debra!!!!❤❤❤😊❤😊😊❤😊❤❤😊I really do appreciate you!!! God bless

[@CMoore8539]

Excellent Interview!!!♥️ Thumbs up! 👍 and shared out!! Thank you Both!!

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you Cindy!!! I'm sure you are getting this rain today as well. Stay dry out there and thank you for sharing!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@CMoore8539]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk We’re expecting a little rain around 3pm. Then maybe a little more tomorrow. We all need the rain for gardens! I’m sure you already know. Texas is getting a flood. I enjoyed the video! Great Work!!!♥️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

@@CMoore8539 thank you!!!😊

[@adambrady7742]

I have been waiting for pt 2 Ty for always uploading ld

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!!! God bless😊😊😊

[@Kristen10-22]

Thanks for the upload LD I’ll be back yall We have to be our own advocates in all aspects I’ll watch that Ted Talk once I get back to watch y’all’s vid in a bit

[@davidlafond8327]

I really enjoyed this interview. Lots of great information shared here! In the past, I've heard stuff about different medications for cravings, some good some bad. Of all the medications mentioned, here the only one I've had experience with is Antabuse (Disulfuram) and I absolutely hated it! Apart from it making me sick because I continued to drink while on it, it just made me really tired, lethargic, and weak, and it killed my libido. It certainly didn't do anything to stop my cravings. In my opinion there are better medications that aren't so punitive. Anyway, I'm glad she was able to have success using Naltrexone! Blessings to you and this wonderful community!!

[@philparisi9175]

Naltrexone is a tough one for me. I tried naltrexone for a period and I hated it. Similar to Antabuse, I ended up timing when I took it, which I did eventually stop doing. I hated how it made me feel. I felt no joy in ANYTHING. Eating, hearing good music, whatever, life was always floating around at a D-plus C--minus. I stopped using it. I have been sober for over 10 years now. Dulling!!! I felt a dulling of EVERYTHING.

[@cheryldeanley2074]

I hear what you're saying now trucks on never worked for me because I could still drink on it. If you really want to quit drinking I feel like I'm not going to take a pill that allows me to drink a certain amount. I feel like cold turkey is the only way out of this nightmare

[@cheryldeanley2074]

I meant to say naltrexone

[@Kristen10-22]

Nothing is ever one size fits all for everybody. Tried Suboxone & ended up just abusing that. Some of us for some reason just have to suffer thru I guess.

[@Kristen10-22]

Way to go on your sobriety 🎊 Awesomeness

[@SkysMomma]

So glad you found a way. I would not want to give up the joys in life, either. If it affected me that way, I probably wouldn't be able to take it.

[@JackiePena-h4z]

Thank you Sky’s Mom ! Great video.

[@jamieburgett4652]

I'm wondering if this medication is similar to Ozempic. I've heard while taking ozempic, cravings for alcohol subside as well. All of the impulses ease.

[@SkysMomma]

Funny you should say that. I was telling the nurse practitioner at my GPs office about my experience with naltrexone the other day, and she said my experience with it sounded just like her experience taking Ozempic in that it eliminated her cravings relating to overeating or eating unhealthy foods and caused her to not even think about it. Science can be a wonderful thing!

[@sethjr9815]

the doctor did mentioned it when i first got discharge, it is meant to make you sick or takes the high away from drinking, but only if my blood results aren't showing any signs of improvement or if i relapse

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your story about it. Hope you are having a great weekend! God bless😊😊

[@jackie-be-alive]

Lovely lady. I feel my story is very similar to hers. Im not taking anything except supplements and I make sure I eat wholesome food and never get hungry. When I’m hungry I think about alcohol. Once I’m filled with food I no longer even want a drink. I’m not sure what that drug would be called here in England. Will have to look it up. I really enjoy your live chats with others. It’s just like sitting out on the deck with you. 😊 Sending. Love your way 💚

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much! I completely feel what you are saying here. I am the same way. If I ever get that feeling. I will chug a bottle of water or eat something and the full feeling takes that feeling completely away. I never drank with food in my stomach, so when I am full I have absolutely no desire to drink at all. I'm not sure what it would be labeled as over there. Thank you so much for hanging out with us!!!! God bless😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@SkysMomma]

In the spirit of replacing bad habits with good ones, I am enjoying hot tea in the evenings again - tonight is Bigelow Lemon Ginger with probiotics. Before Naltrexone helped me reduce alcohol, I had quit drinking hot tea in the evenings in favor of beer. I used to get Teavana teas. I think I will order some again.

[@JackiePena-h4z]

@SkysMoma thank you so much for the video.

[@SkysMomma]

@@JackiePena-h4z You are very welcome. Thanks for listening.

[@Redsnapper123]

Sky how’s it going naltrexone still helping?

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

Yeah the sugar cravings are very real. Also when on these types of meds like Naltrexone and Buprenorphine opioid pain meds will work the doctors just need to know so they can use the correct ones and use enough to overpower them I know my doctor said that Fentanyl is the best for doing so.

[@olives2426]

you are spot on about the sweet tooth!!

[@ShadesOClarity]

What do you shoot this stuff on? Do you use a phone or DSLR or both? I had to cut out earlier, but LD was talking about the Vivitrol shot. I only had it once but never reallty noticed any effects. I think I mentioned earlier that I did use it orally and it did seem to help a bit with cravings. I never drank on it. I've take Hope you guys are well.

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

I use a dslr, my phone, and my tablet. When I am doing these interviews on zoom, I use my tablet and screen record. I find that to be the easiest way to do it. Thank you for watching brother! Hope you are having a great weekend!!! The Vivitrol is super expensive. How much was it when you paid for it? Thank you! God bless😊😊😊

[@Redsnapper123]

Good video. Do you wish you had tried this to get sober?

[@drintx5734]

Wellbutrin was responsible for my quitting smoking cigarettes.

[@Kristen10-22]

I wonder if you’ll be taking this forever then?

[@SkysMomma]

I wonder, too. I will probably experiment and see how it goes. From the testimonies I've watched, some of the people on the Sinclair method say they will continue to take it indefinitely but just every time an hour before they drink (not daily). And a good portion of those say they eventually completely lost the desire to drink, which I guess means they would not take Naltrexone anymore. I'm back to taking it daily at the moment and haven't had a desire to drink in several weeks, despite skipping taking it for a 6-day period. If I want to have a drink sometime in the future, I intend to once again make sure I take it an hour before and see if I can limit myself to one or two drinks. If not, I would definitely resume taking it daily (if I had stopped taking it daily at that point). One thing I need to do more research on is to see if there's much data on whether Naltrexone loses effectiveness over time so that you would need to keep upping the dose. I've seen a little bit of talk saying that it can. If so, I imagine that would happen more quickly if I took it daily for a long time. Another thing I've read is that some people feel that the Naltrexone blocks other pleasurable feelings, too. It doesn't for me, but for those that do experience that, there is discussion about whether the breaks from taking the medicine that the Sinclair method gives may help people avoid that feeling of it dulling down normal pleasurable feelings.

[@MonaYY_Rig]

@@SkysMommahey Ty for doing this interview. Very interesting. I’m glad it’s helping you 💚

[@SkysMomma]

@@MonaYY_Rig Thank you and you’re very welcome.

[@Kristen10-22]

@@SkysMomma You have struck gold literally! I’m so happy for you. It’s incredible to hear your testimony. Thank you so much for sharing. You are going to help and bring so much awareness to others so they can ask their doc. God bless Tons of hugs 🥰 Kristen

[@christineb6975]

As long as you’re drinking you have to take the Naltrexone. The idea is that eventually you’ll stop needing it. I noticed a difference the first day on a quarter dose.

[@kkl4815]

I experienced Anhedonia while taking Naltrexone so I discontinued use. I felt like a dark cloud was over me all the time, I just couldn't tolerate that side effect. It did take away the euphoria/sweet spot you get from drinking. But that being said, I have heard so many positive reviews about Naltrexone, I think anyone who is concerned with their drinking should give it a try. You don't know until you know

[@Micru866]

Hi LD and Sky’s momma, thank you so much for sharing your experience with naltrexone. It’s nice to know that there are viable options to treat AUD. When you said the feeling of missing out I relate to this. I’m in the process of reducing my consumption because I’m tired of feeling like crap. Tolerance goes up and it always gets worse. Thank you again for sharing your experience. I wish you continued success in fighting this disease.

[@Kristen10-22]

Thanks yall!! Great info♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@liverdisease-qb6rk]

Thank you so much Kristen for being such a huge part of this community!!!! It would not be the same without you!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤ God bless

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk you make it all possible ♥️♥️♥️♥️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@Kristen10-22]

@@liverdisease-qb6rk wouldn’t b the anything without U ♥️🫶🏻