UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOL ADDICTION/ALCOHOL USE DISORDER (AUD).

Alcohol abuse leads to buildup of neurotoxic compounds and depletes the brain of NAD+. NAD+ is required to metabolize alcohol and more specifically is reduced to NADH to convert ethanol into acetaldehyde, which is further reduced to acetate in the mitochondria with the help of NAD+. The increased ratio of NADH/NAD+ interferes with mitochondrial activity, which can ultimately lead to the development of Ketoacidosis and Alcohol Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD). AFLD, if not treated, can lead to Cirrhosis.

Alcohol kills more people than any other drug, and more than all other drugs combined. Roughly 88,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths annually, including overdose and liver failure, making alcohol the 3rd leading preventable cause of death in the United States.

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has found that roughly 15 million adults in the US, 18+ have Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

SPECIALIZED BR+ NAD THERAPY TREATMENT PROGRAM.

Our personalized program will help individuals detox off alcohol safely and effectively. We use the most natural and cutting edge medications consisting of BR+ NAD, Myers Cocktails, Glutathione, Oxygen Therapy, PEMF Therapy Device and Infrared Light Therapy.

‣ BR+ NAD: A coenzyme of Vitamin B3 that activates reactions after binding to protein molecules
‣ Myers Cocktail: Comprised of 1L Sterile Lactated Ringer’s Solution, B-Complex Vitamins, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium and Vitamin C
‣ Glutathione: Comprised of glutamine, glycine, and cysteine, Glutathione is the secret to looking bright and fresh and the mother of all antioxidants
‣ Oxygen Therapy: Involves breathing almost pure oxygen from a canister
‣ PEMF Therapy Device: This device creates a special electrical current helping to restore ion flow and stimulates the body's own regeneration processes and is used with clients who frequently experience restless leg syndrome and high anxiety
‣ Infrared Light Therapy: This therapy uses certain wavelengths of light delivered to areas of the body that have injuries, and with proper vasodilation, this device is ideal for clients who frequently experience migraines and headaches during the detox process

As research suggests Alcoholism can further deplete NAD+ levels, with BR+ NAD Therapy, it bathes the brain in nutrients that it needs and replenishes the body with the essential coenzymes, while also lowering addiction cravings, and energizing deficient and overworked dopamine receptors in the brain.

TREATMENTS FOR ALCOHOL ADDICTION/ALCOHOL USE DISORDER.

VIVITROL®.

VIVITROL® is the first non-addictive drug approved by the FDA used in the treatment of alcoholism. When used as part of a treatment plan that includes counseling, VIVITROL changes how the brain responds to alcohol consumption.

VIVITROL is an important aspect of the withdrawal treatment process, because it targets the physical dependency aspect of addiction. Its active ingredient, naltrexone, acts on specific opioid receptors in the brain to block the ‘high’ and ‘pleasurable’ feelings that occur with alcohol use. Taking VIVITROL increases the chances of a having a full long-term recovery.

Some important things to know about VIVITROL:

‣ Opioid antagonist
‣ Non-addictive
‣ Not a narcotic
‣ Effective in augmenting recovery from addiction to alcohol
‣ Once-monthly injection
‣ Should be used in conjunction with other recovery programs, such as counseling

VIVITROL Benefits.

‣ Long-Acting: It is an extended-release, injectable form of naltrexone
‣ Reduces Cravings: Makes opiate drugs or alcohol much less desirable, therefore helping to avoid a relapse
‣ Easy to Administer: Because Vivitrol is given as a monthly injection, it is considered to be one of the most convenient ways to take the drug.
‣ No Risk of Abuse: Since the shot is administered in a medical setting and is also a non-narcotic, there is no potential for misuse
‣ Little to No Side Effects: Possible rare side effects may occur and could include nausea, headache, loss of appetite, depression, anxiety, and fatigue

**Contact us directly about adding VIVITROL to your program.

REFERENCES

1. Fatty Liver: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/175472-overview

2. Alcohol Use Disorder: www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-use-disorders

3. Vivitrol Treatment for Alcoholism and Addiction: www.verywellmind.com/treating-alcoholism-and-addiction-with-vivitrol-67505