Why do I have to take the Naltrexone, now that I am clean and don intend to use again?
Naltrexone is a ‘safety net’ for the inevitable times that you may be tempted or are going through a difficult period in your life. If you use even once without the protection of the Naltrexone you are likely to relapse. 3. Why do I have to take an anti-depressant. I would rather be off everything. Drug use can cause a chemical imbalance in the brain and it is common to have symptoms of depression after a detox. The anti-depressant is to help address this imbalance. Some patients are concerned that Naltrexone blocks the endorphins and while this is true, the use of opiate has caused damage already and it can take up to a year for things to get back to normal. Anti-depressants work on other pathways involved with wellbeing, dopamine, serotonin etc and will help to keep your mood stable. For most people the anti-depressant is only needed for about 3 months.
