Anti-drug implant punted in Boksburg

At the forefront of promoting Naltrexone, especially the implant treatment, is Chris Lubbe, who is working with the local recovery clinic in the hope that more people will chose this alternative to beat addiction.

According to Lubbe, Naltrexone is a recovery aid, and not an alternative itself.

“Recovery must be viewed as a lifelong journey. Naltrexone only makes it easier to take the first step in putting the drugs down.

“Naltrexone is a drug antagonist used for the treatment of drug addiction. Cocaine, crack, heroin, cat, crystal meth, and speed for example are all drugs that can be treated. It has even been known to help with compulsive disorders,” says Lubbe.

According to Lubbe, Naltrexone allows the addict to be completely released from addiction by removing the affects of drugs.

This works by blocking all the drug receptors in the brain and cancelling the euphoric effects of the drug.

Lubbe says that it is imperative for addicts to remember that Naltrexone is not a once-off solution, but once used, the recovery process also needs to be followed to deal with the psychological and emotional scars.

Lubbe says that he is aware of the negative sentiment surrounding Naltrexone.

“The negative sentiments, however, holds no water, because Naltrexone works and I am a living proof of it. Statistics prove that addicts or alcoholics who have used the Naltrexone managed to stay clean and have changed their lives to become productive members of society again.

“I keep record of the success rate of the Naltrexone implant, and I can say that we are sitting on over a 90 per cent success rate at this moment.”
According to him, the Naltrexone implant is fully legal, but not yet registered by the medical council.

“To my knowledge, the medical council believes that this is a miracle drug and is doing everything to speed up the process of registering the Naltrexone implant.

“It should be remembered that Naltrexone is only helpful when it is used as part of an addiction treatment programme. It is important for the patient to keep on attending all counselling sessions, support group meetings, education programmes or other treatments as recommended.

Regarding the negative publicity, Lubbe says that one has to remember that any medication or drug is dangerous when not used properly, which is why Naltrexone needs to be monitored by a registered doctor.

“Also, it can be dangerous in the sense that an addict will not get the high from the drug when using Naltrexone, so the addict for example will keep on using the drug to get that high and so eventually kill himself.

“This is why Naltrexone should not be used to treat people who are still using street drugs or drinking large amounts of alcohol. They must already be in the process of wanting to recover and remain clean.”

Lubbe endorses Naltrexone since he, himself, underwent the implant therapy.

“For 20 years I was an addict. The drugs that eventually became my life were crack cocaine and heroin. For around 10 years, I had to use these drugs daily just to survive.

“The consequences of using these drugs landed me in jail 10 times, and on the streets more times than I can remember. I was in the hospital seven times for overdosing. Today, most of my friends, including my girlfriend, is dead because of addiction.

“It is because of my experiences that this implant saved my life, that I am writing, shouting, and screaming out to all addicts and their friends and families that there is indeed help.

“With Naltrexone, there will be no more cravings or obsessions to use drugs. If the addict decides to use while on Naltrexone, they will quickly realise it is waste of time and money.

“It is as the effect of the hit will be absolutely nothing. I myself am walking proof that this work. Ever since my implant, I have no cravings or obsession to use drugs again.”

According to Gordon Wright from the Viewpoint Recovery Centre, the implant helps the addict in giving them a better chance to recover.

“This is not a miracle cure, since you still have to deal with many issues in one’s life and learn a new way of living. It, however, serves as encouragement that they can beat addiction.

“Even though the addict will still experience withdrawal symptoms, Naltrexone speeds up this process to get clean. This only spells good news for any addict.”

To make sure that patients approach recovery holistically, Lubbe runs Naltrexone support groups for addicts and their families.

“At these workshops, I explain everything that there is to know about the Naltrexone. All questions are answered in an open format. Drug councillors are present as well as State prosecutors,” says Lubbe.

For more information phone Lubbe on 079 620 9815.