Is Vivitrol a Controlled Substance?

Vivitrol is a popular medication that is used as part of Medication Assisted Treatment for people who are suffering from opioid dependence, or alcohol use disorder. Although many medications to treat opioid dependence, in particular, are controlled substances, many wonder if Vivitrol is too. In this article, we will clarify what it means to use a controlled ... Read more
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Apr 14, 2024

Can you get a Vivitrol Pill? Find Out Here

Are you scared of needles and injections? If you’re considering undergoing Vivitrol treatment for alcohol use disorder or opioid addiction, you might not be too excited about the monthly injections required when taking Vivitrol. The question of whether there’s a pill version of Vivitrol available is slightly complicated. While Vivitrol doesn’t offer a pill version ... Read more
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Apr 12, 2024

Brixadi Receives FDA Approval for Opioid Addiction

Brixadi was approved by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) on May 23, 2023, after about five years of clinical trials and formal applications to the FDA.   Before any drug can be approved, it undergoes a meticulously designed process to weigh its potential benefits against its risks. The FDA then decides if it’s safe ... Read more
Brixadi
Apr 12, 2024