Naltrexone, an Alternative to Abstinence with Kelly Neil, FNP DNP | Recovery Secrets
Today's episode explores Naltrexone as an alternative approach to curbing drinking addiction. Kelly Neil, FNP DNP joins me to discuss how she is treating patients with this controversial prescription. While some doctors may question this approach, she believes whole heartedly in this method, because it truly helps patients regain balance with alcohol. IGNTD Specials: IGNTD “Once an Addict” Campaign Become an IGNTD Recovery Coach Free IGNTD Recovery Workshop 14 Days Free of IGNTD Live Online Groups IGNTD Hero Nohab Program Topics Discussed: [6:00] They’ve spent so much time battling this issue that should have already been addressed years before and I think that’s a big failure on us as providers to not identify 1 the issue and 2 a lot of times the underlying depression that goes along with it. [7:00] Big providers refusing to prescribe Naltrexone [8:00] History of Naltrexone [8:35] physicians referring to Naltrexone as a narcotic, opiate antagonist. [9:05] Customary dose, tailoring alcohol consumption to meet the end goal. [11:40] Kelly Neil’s Practice in California. [12:00] Side effects of Naltrexone. [12:10] Sinclair Method, types of drinkers. [13:00] Why the rehab usage of Naltrexone is incorrect. [14:00] Tailoring treatment to the patient. [16:00] Cost of the drug, affordable, accessible. [16:25] Kelly Neil discussing her billing system being set up with anonymity. [17:00] Seeking help and Shame. How honesty can be held against us as we can see with oftentimes with addicts. [18:00] Alcohol is a real medical issue. How it changes brain chemistry. [19:00] Alcohol is also a very big industry. [23:00] The way society tells us to look at alcoholism or not look at it. [25:00] The biochemistry component of Naltrexone and how it works. [26:00] Alcohol use disorder and depression are often linked. The importance of addressing that component. [26:30] Kelly Neil contact. Work with Kelly Neil Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libsyn.com Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Reach Out to Me! @DrAdiJaffe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook — or email me at Info@IGNTD.com
