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Naltrexone

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In Tiny Doses, An Addiction Medication Moonlights As A Treatment For Chronic Pain

Alex Smith

Naltrexone, commonly used for opioid and alcohol use disorders, may also help patients with chronic pain — when prescribed in microdoses. But few doctors or patients seem to know about it.