A friend is conducting an alcoholism intervention for someone tonight and her business takes her to Scranton, PA, where the low dose naltrexone conference will be held next weekend at the Hotel Anthracite. Perfect timing publishing this article. This will be directly helpful to my social circle. Way to go, Dr. Haider.
Mutual friends are already your ivr customers. We all appreciate your work.
Excellent article, very well done. I might add that acupuncture should be considered as well, at least as an adjunct therapy, as there is a preponderance of evidence showing the endogenous release of endorphins, enkephalins, and numerous other changes demonstrated in the blood and brain that are extremely beneficial to a variety of conditions and syndromes. Thank you Dr. Haider and team for the excellent work that you have done and continue to do.
Naltrexone is an opiate blocker. From personal experience, it is NOT a cure for alcoholism. It’s not even treatment.
Read carefully. Who takes a pill exactly an hour before drinking? If an alcoholic in recovery has an urge to drink, he or she will drink. Telling someone to plan drinking an hour out every single time is silly.
It doesn't need to be taken a hour before every time, just at least an hour before. It would be taken daily in the morning on waking. It works for some people and not for others, like everything. It's one tool in a big toolbox.
In order to be “cured” from alcoholism one has to desperately WANT to be cured from alcoholism. And if someone just talks about not liking being an alcoholic and does nothing to stop themselves, nothing will work.
For me, naltrexone works. I started taking it about 2 months ago. It 100% curbs cravings for alcohol (and food as well) and makes alcohol much less exciting. I take it at 4pm and if I miss a day I can def feel the difference. I also don’t get too drunk when I drink on it. I cut my drinking from everyday to 1-2 days per week and plan on cutting further. It’s an AMAZING tool for which I am thoroughly thankful because without it I had the most difficult time cutting my alcohol consumption.
Addictions are and always have been spiritual maladies. Strongholds can only be released by God. Become accountable to yourself, God and others and ask God to remove the stronghold. Ask that same God to meet you where you are at and submit yourself through faith to Jesus. You will be free; free indeed!!
Every malady is ultimately a spiritual one and the best treatment is a spiritual awakening and evolution, but not everyone is willing to operate at that level, or not quite ready to do so just yet. Since alcoholism has strong cultural-moral undertones of a breakdown of self-discipline many readily believe it can be corrected spiritually, but are less willing to believe the same of other diseases.
I'd be interested in hearing your opinion of Dr Abram Hoffer's work on curing alcoholism with nutrition. For example, his book: The Vitamin Cure for Alcoholism: Orthomolecular Treatment of Addictions.
Here's some info about that book (pasted from the Amazon page for it):
Alcoholism is primarily a metabolic disease that should be treated nutritionally first. The person called an "alcoholic" typically suffers from nutrient deficiency, especially vitamins B1 and B3, and seeks relief by consuming alcohol. Megavitamin therapy is more effective than drugs or counseling.
I think every illness should be approached the same way: remove all toxins and provide all nourishment. Begins with mind body approaches, add lifestyle medicine, detox and supplements and finally resort to meds if patient is unwilling or unable to begin anywhere else, while always drawing them gently back towards the highest and best solutions.
I would strongly recommend everyone with any illness including addiction do a thorough nutritional evaluation and optimize nourishment. As well as detox pesticides, heavy metals, spike protein, etc.
Please explain how this would work for sugar. I have in the past used paleo/keto type eating to lose weight and keep it off for a long-ish time, but soda is the devil and always lures me back. Breads are difficult too, but nowhere near as bad as soda. Would this med affect other pleasurable things in my life? Sexual activity for instance?
My whole family are your IVR patients, and sing your praises for that to others every time we get a chance. Well, I do the singing for everyone. The hubby isn’t a big talker on any subject.
A friend is conducting an alcoholism intervention for someone tonight and her business takes her to Scranton, PA, where the low dose naltrexone conference will be held next weekend at the Hotel Anthracite. Perfect timing publishing this article. This will be directly helpful to my social circle. Way to go, Dr. Haider.
Mutual friends are already your ivr customers. We all appreciate your work.
Excellent article, very well done. I might add that acupuncture should be considered as well, at least as an adjunct therapy, as there is a preponderance of evidence showing the endogenous release of endorphins, enkephalins, and numerous other changes demonstrated in the blood and brain that are extremely beneficial to a variety of conditions and syndromes. Thank you Dr. Haider and team for the excellent work that you have done and continue to do.
A person must want to stop first and foremost. Thanks Dr . Haider
Naltrexone is an opiate blocker. From personal experience, it is NOT a cure for alcoholism. It’s not even treatment.
Read carefully. Who takes a pill exactly an hour before drinking? If an alcoholic in recovery has an urge to drink, he or she will drink. Telling someone to plan drinking an hour out every single time is silly.
It doesn't need to be taken a hour before every time, just at least an hour before. It would be taken daily in the morning on waking. It works for some people and not for others, like everything. It's one tool in a big toolbox.
In order to be “cured” from alcoholism one has to desperately WANT to be cured from alcoholism. And if someone just talks about not liking being an alcoholic and does nothing to stop themselves, nothing will work.
For me, naltrexone works. I started taking it about 2 months ago. It 100% curbs cravings for alcohol (and food as well) and makes alcohol much less exciting. I take it at 4pm and if I miss a day I can def feel the difference. I also don’t get too drunk when I drink on it. I cut my drinking from everyday to 1-2 days per week and plan on cutting further. It’s an AMAZING tool for which I am thoroughly thankful because without it I had the most difficult time cutting my alcohol consumption.
Addictions are and always have been spiritual maladies. Strongholds can only be released by God. Become accountable to yourself, God and others and ask God to remove the stronghold. Ask that same God to meet you where you are at and submit yourself through faith to Jesus. You will be free; free indeed!!
Every malady is ultimately a spiritual one and the best treatment is a spiritual awakening and evolution, but not everyone is willing to operate at that level, or not quite ready to do so just yet. Since alcoholism has strong cultural-moral undertones of a breakdown of self-discipline many readily believe it can be corrected spiritually, but are less willing to believe the same of other diseases.
Beautifully said .
THANK YOU for this post, Dr. Haider.
Recently I listened to Dr. Marilyn Singleton’s podcast titled “The War Against Drugs is a War Against All Americans” at: https://www.americaoutloud.news/the-war-on-drugs-is-a-war-against-all-americans/
Today I read “There is a Cure for Alcoholism and Addiction. But it's been covered up by Big Pharma forever: https://blog.mygotodoc.com/p/there-is-a-cure-for-alcoholism-and
I suggested that Dr. Singleton explore and discuss your Substack article in a future podcast.
So Doc do you offer this therapy drug for patients that have alcohol addiction?
I just decided to yes.
CBD is also used to curb addictions and is a natural source. Big Pharmacy keeps it at bay
Thank you for this information, Dr. Haider.
I'd be interested in hearing your opinion of Dr Abram Hoffer's work on curing alcoholism with nutrition. For example, his book: The Vitamin Cure for Alcoholism: Orthomolecular Treatment of Addictions.
Here's some info about that book (pasted from the Amazon page for it):
Alcoholism is primarily a metabolic disease that should be treated nutritionally first. The person called an "alcoholic" typically suffers from nutrient deficiency, especially vitamins B1 and B3, and seeks relief by consuming alcohol. Megavitamin therapy is more effective than drugs or counseling.
I think every illness should be approached the same way: remove all toxins and provide all nourishment. Begins with mind body approaches, add lifestyle medicine, detox and supplements and finally resort to meds if patient is unwilling or unable to begin anywhere else, while always drawing them gently back towards the highest and best solutions.
I would strongly recommend everyone with any illness including addiction do a thorough nutritional evaluation and optimize nourishment. As well as detox pesticides, heavy metals, spike protein, etc.
Please explain how this would work for sugar. I have in the past used paleo/keto type eating to lose weight and keep it off for a long-ish time, but soda is the devil and always lures me back. Breads are difficult too, but nowhere near as bad as soda. Would this med affect other pleasurable things in my life? Sexual activity for instance?
My whole family are your IVR patients, and sing your praises for that to others every time we get a chance. Well, I do the singing for everyone. The hubby isn’t a big talker on any subject.
Thank you for this info!