Letter to the Editor October 15, 1996

Misuse of Naltrexone

J Clin Psychiatry 1996;57(10):489-490

Article Abstract

Letter to the Editor

Sir: Abuse of naltrexone when used for the treatment ofopioid dependence and during treatment of posttraumaticstress disorder (PTSD) has been noted. Following is a case ofmisuse of naltrexone when utilized solely for the treatment ofalcohol dependence.