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Vocabulary Entry
naltrexone
|noun
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noun
A medication used to treat alcohol and opioid dependence by blocking the effects of opioids.
Example Sentences
"The doctor prescribed naltrexone to help with the patient's alcohol cravings."
"Naltrexone has been shown to be effective in treating opioid addiction."
"Patients taking naltrexone should not take opioids while on the medication."