Vivitrol is the name brand of the drug Naltrexone. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist. Antagonists do not get someone high but instead block the effects of opioids in the brain. On the other hand, fentanyl, heroin, oxycodone, and others are agonist opioids. Naltrexone blocks the effects of agonist opioids by attaching to the same opioid receptors in the brain, preventing other opioids drugs from attaching. If a person is on Naltrexone, they will not feel the full effects of agonist opioids. However, the danger with Fentanyl and Vivitrol and addiction overall is the increased risk for accidental overdose. Vivitrol is a once a month injection that prescribed to opioid addicts to help them remain opioid drug-free. Vivitrol is prescribed by a medical doctor specializing in opioid use disorder, also known as addiction to opioids. Fentanyl is a very potent agonist opioid drug that is twice as strong as morphine. A very tiny amount of Fentanyl can quickly kill a person who does not have a tolerance to opioids. People who get addicted to Fentanyl or opioid drugs cut with Fentanyl develop a very high tolerance to opioids. Many people who abuse Fentanyl are not aware of how great their tolerance to opioids has become.
What is Vivitrol? How is Vivitrol Used?
Vivitrol is known as medication-assisted treatment. MAT’s are combined with other forms of addiction treatment to help a person fully recover from their opioid addiction. Vivitrol all by itself is not an effective or permanent solution for opioid use disorders. Addiction is a disease of the mind and emotions that stem from multiple influencers. People who become addicted to Fentanyl usually have a family history of addiction, experienced abuse, violence, or neglect in their early childhood environment, or were exposed to drug use early in life or it was condoned in their home environment. The treatment methods available for addiction to drugs like Fentanyl or heroin rely on advanced opioid use disorder therapeutic methods proven to help addicts get and remain clean for good. Without treatment, people who are prescribed Vivitrol have a minimal chance of remaining opioid free long term. Addiction is a powerful disease that requires therapy and support to be managed. There is no cure for addiction but there are millions of people who have overcome an addiction to heroin, Fentanyl, prescription pain killers, and other substances because they received professional addiction treatment; and continue to get support to help them stay clean and sober.
Dangers of Mixing Fentanyl and Vivitrol
The answer as to whether a person can get high on Fentanyl while on Vivitrol is generally no, but it is possible. The possibility of using enough Fentanyl to override the opioid blocking effects of Vivitrol in the brain will require a lethal dose. What is most alarming is that once a person is prescribed and injected with Vivitrol, they have already detoxed all of the opioids from their system. This means that they have Zero Tolerance to opioids, which can very easily kill them if they use Fentanyl. Even worse is that people who are attempting to get high on Vivitrol with Fentanyl usually already understand they will have to use more than usual to feel high. This kills them! Number one, they have no tolerance to opioids while on Vivitrol and attempt to get high like they used to. Number two is that Fentanyl is one of the most powerful opioids in existence.
Likelihood of Opioid Overdose While on Vivitrol
Suppose you or a loved one uses Fentanyl while on Vivitrol. The likelihood of an accidental lethal overdose occurring is serious. Getting help for an opioid use disorder is a monumental decision. Getting clean will require medications and therapy and ongoing support. The good news is that now more than ever, opioid use disorder treatment programs and methods are advanced and modern. The opioid use disorder programs at Evoke Wellness at Cohasset provide evidence-based forms of treatment, one on one counseling, and offer numerous program formats that are customized to meet the individual’s unique history of addiction. To find out how to get admitted into the very best program for an addiction to Fentanyl, reach out to one of our representatives. Our representatives will make all the arrangements and have you or your family member in treatment within 24 Horus or less.
