Alkermes, Inc Presents - Vivitrol for Chemical Dependence
44 Stone Public House
3910 Peachtree Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6:00pm CT - 8:00pm CT
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Info
Topic
Vivitrol (naltraxone injection) for Opioid or Alcohol Dependence
Speaker(s)
Dr. Arwen Podesta from Louisiana will be our speaker,
Additional Information
PLEASE REGISTER by November 5, to have a seat!
See OCTOBER meeting for political update by Heidi Lucas, Director of MONA.
ABOUT VIVITROL® (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension):
- Once-monthly injection
- Non-addictive — VIVITROL doesn’t lead to physical dependence
VIVITROL IS USED:
- To help prevent relapse to opioid dependence after detox
- To treat alcohol dependence. You should stop drinking before starting VIVITROL
- Before starting VIVITROL, you must be opioid-free for a minimum of 7-14 days to avoid sudden opioid withdrawal