A subgroup of self-injuring patients responds positively to the opiate-blocking agent naltrexone in acute, double-blind studies
Mehta says
For narcotic addiction: Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) (one-half tablet) for the first dose, then another 25 mg 1 hour later
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It belongs to a group of drugs known as opioid antagonists
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Naltrexone also helps people with drug or alcohol addiction, but differently from naloxone
Naltrexone for severe self-harm behavior: a case report
By antagonizing the opioid reward system, NTX can modulate behaviors that involve compulsivity or impulsivity, such as substance use, obesity, and eating disorders