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Is It Safe to Drink Alcohol on Naltrexone or Is It Dangerous: Dr. Joseph Volpicelli Answers

Author
Thrive Alcohol Recovery
Published
Fri 04 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://helloxv.podbean.com/e/is-it-safe-to-drink-alcohol-on-naltrexone-or-is-it-dangerous-dr-joseph-volpicelli-answers/

Dr. Joseph Volpicelli explains that drinking alcohol while on Naltrexone is generally safe, as it blocks the euphoric effects without causing harmful interactions.


Highlights

  1. Expert Insight: Dr. Volpicelli, a leading Naltrexone expert, clarifies misconceptions about drinking alcohol on the medication.

  2. Function of Naltrexone: Naltrexone blocks the euphoric effects of alcohol, reducing the desire for excessive drinking.

  3. Comparison with Antabuse: Unlike Antabuse, which causes severe reactions with alcohol, Naltrexone does not punish drinking but minimizes rewards.

  4. Safety Confirmation: It is not dangerous to drink alcohol while taking Naltrexone, according to the research and clinical experience.

  5. Importance of Support: Social support and accountability are crucial for recovery, complementing the effects of Naltrexone.


About Thrive Alcohol Recovery


Thrive Alcohol Recovery is a worldwide online alcohol treatment program that uses a neuroscience-based approach to treat alcohol addiction with a clinically-proven 78% success rate. This treatment is called The Sinclair Method and uses the medication naltrexone to help individuals unlearn alcohol use disorder over time. Thrive delivers this treatment privately and 100% online through a computer or mobile app – making it easier than ever for someone to find freedom from problem drinking so they can live their best life.


 


About Katie Lain


Katie Lain struggled with alcohol use disorder for nearly ten years until she stumbled upon The Sinclair Method. She couldn’t believe how effective the treatment was as it truly allowed her to become a moderate “normal drinker” – yet somehow, most people hadn’t even heard about it before. Katie Lain’s personal success with The Sinclair Method has inspired her to be a lifelong advocate for this method. Today, Katie is "accidentally" alcohol-free as she unexpectedly lost interest in drinking, thanks to this treatment. Now she advocates for and supports others through this wildly effective (yet unknown) treatment for alcohol use disorder. 


 


 


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