I wonder if there's something psychologically important about the "birthday" of starting the journey?

Hey again.
Thanks for the comments guys.

Been a little while since posting. Still on the nal. For the first time in a very long time I feel normal when drinking. I am having 3-4 AF days these days and on the days I want to have a few beers I buy a six pack (approx 11 units). Most times I get through about 3-4 cans and I am done. Rarely do I drink the full 6 cans, but I admit sometimes, rarely I will maybe buy an extra 2 cans or so and drink them if I have a family get together, so that puts my units at about 14. Compared to 40+ units days I turned a full 180 degrees.

Funny thing is , nal has made drinking enjoyable again, B/C of the fact that I don't drink too much.

So , the big question is, does any one know what the long term side effects of nal is?


Yes , it has!!!

Dave, that sounds great. I'm glad for you. I remember your story very well last year -- big golfer, boss over many, world traveler, frequently making a buffoon out of yourself in front of your co-workers when drunk, etc... It's great to see yet another person win the battle through TSM.

Still drinking moderately. Can I take this pill for the rest of my life?

Yes.

I plan to. Cannot imagine a life without enjoying (not pounding down) a good beer or wine.

So, anyone know the long term side affects?

I've never read about any, and there may be long-term benefits.

Lots of people take low dose naltrexone every day for years for treatment of things like fibromyalgia. I'm taking it myself to try and up-regulate my opioid receptors. It's supposed to be very good for the immune system.