I'm doing well with just over a month. I feel rejuvenated, energetic, and hopeful for the first time in ages. Alcohol is not always knocking on my door the way it used to, and I'm OK with its diminished, and perhaps eventually, nonexistent role in my life.

I've noticed that over several weeks, the Nal seems to build up in my system, sort of like some anti-depressents. So even on days when I've forgotten my dosage, or attempted to "cheat," a drink does not lead to countless others, and I'm able to find my way to my next pill, and put the plug in the jug, without much effort. In any case, I've found that taking my 50mg every day with breakfast at least starts the day out right, and quashes any thoughts I might have later in the day regarding how to out-manouver the treatment.

I've also noticed that what I drink matters. The higher the alcohol content, the easier it is to consume too much before the highly uncomfortable "woozy and impetuous, but without a buzz" feeling that the Nal facilitates signals me to cut myself off. As such, I'm restricting myself to pretty much just beer (which is easy in that this was my preference to begin with).

More anecdotes as I proceed. I hope everyone else is doing as well as I have been.

It's not Nal building up, it's probably extinction Sounds good so far.

Thou Shalt Not Drink Without Naltexone.
(this is GOD speaking)

Or, in graphical form: http://imgur.com/LPseO.jpg

I know you 'kids' are just having fun but please don't mock. I find it highly offensive to see religious images mocked in this way. I know you just don't realize what you are doing but please give it a little thought.

Would we ever see a picture of Mohammed being portrayed this way? Can't we joke around and have a little fun without this kind of humour?

Thanks.

Sure, as long as the flying spaghetti monster agrees.