Naltrexone

Naltrexone is a medication used to help people with alcohol or opioid dependence by reducing cravings and blocking the effects of these substances. It belongs to a class of drugs known as opioid antagonists.Naltrexone can be prescribed to individuals with alcohol dependence to help reduce their cravings for alcohol and decrease the likelihood of relapse. It works by blocking the opioid receptors in the brain, which are involved in the pleasurable effects of alcohol.