Can Naltrexone Help with Impulse Control Disorders?
Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) is a challenging mental health condition characterized by a chronic inability to resist impulses that can lead to harm, both to oneself and others.
These impulses can manifest in various ways, such as compulsive gambling, shopping, binge eating, or even aggressive outbursts.
While therapy and behavioral interventions have traditionally been the primary modes of treatment, medication can also play a crucial role in managing ICD.
In recent years, Naltrexone, a medication commonly used to treat addiction, has shown promise in helping individuals with ICD regain control over their impulses.
In this lecture series by Psychiatry Education Forum Academy: Dr. Harvinder Singh has discussed the efficacy of naltrexone for impulse control management in the following disorders:
- Kleptomania
- Pathological Gambling
- Borderline Personality Disorder:
Let’s answer this clinically relevant question first:
Watch this video lecture from our academy membership (available for free preview)
This 15 min video discussion will answer the following 9 clinically relevant questions:
- What Dose of Naltrexone is found effective for Kleptomania, Pathological Gambling, and Borderline personality disorder?
- Naltrexone was found effective for which symptoms reduction in Kleptomania, Pathological Gambling, and Borderline personality disorder?
- Which factors are associated with positive naltrexone response in pathological gambling?
- When is naltrexone NOT found effective for impulse control disorders?
- Is naltrexone effective if prescribed on “as needed” basis?
- Which side effects are commonly seen with naltrexone?
- What increases the risk of abnormal increase in liver enzymes with naltrexone?
- What monitoring is recommended with Naltrexone?
- When is Naltrexone Contraindicated?
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