naltrexone + nicotine

Naltrexone + nicotine is a combination therapy used for smoking cessation. Naltrexone is an opiate blocker that works by inhibiting the chemical signals within the brain that convey pleasure when people use drugs such as nicotine. When combined with nicotine replacement therapy (typically delivered via patches), this combination helps reduce cigarette cravings and lessens withdrawal discomfort. Research has shown this combination to be particularly effective for women, boosting smoking cessation rates by almost 50 percent when assessed after eight weeks of treatment. The combination also helps prevent the weight gain commonly associated with smoking cessation.