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    GlossaryNaltrexone

    medication that blocks opioid receptors to reduce addiction cravings

    Naltrexone is a medication primarily used to manage alcohol and opioid dependence by blocking the euphoric and sedative effects of these substances. It is available under brand names such as Vivitrol and Revia, and works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, thereby reducing cravings and the risk of relapse.

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