naltrexone
/ˈnæltrɛksoʊn/
noun
- A medication used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence by blocking the effects of these substances.
- Doctors often prescribe naltrexone to help people reduce their alcohol cravings.
- After starting naltrexone, she found it easier to avoid drinking alcohol.
- Naltrexone works by stopping opioids from affecting the brain's reward system.