Is there a Magic Bullet for Opiate Addiction?

Is there a Magic Bullet for Opiate Addiction?

Researchers are always looking for ways to help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. A new medication, Vivitrol, is being used in certain treatment programs to help individuals that are addicted to heroin and prescription drugs. Some are calling it a “magic bullet,” but others are afraid the medication will give false hope. Most treatment professionals know that true recovery must be achieved through determination and hard work and through the retraining of the brain to function without the substance.

What do you think? Is Vivitrol a promising new treatment, and what role do you think rehab and therapy play in drug-assisted recovery? Read the story here, and let us know what you think.