People in Moderation Management share experiences of naltrexone use

Slow&Pokey - mm@maelstrom.stjohns.edu - 7/23/2001

Just wanted to let you guys know that I think the Naltrexone is working for me. I have been tracking my drinking since March and I've noticed that the number of times that I have been over limits per week has dropped from 3 to about 1 or 2 times in the past 3 weeks. I know this isn't something to get crazy about but it is a step in the right direction. I still need to reduce my weekly consumption but I also noticed that the hours I spend drinking are increasing although the amount is not. That must mean I am drinking slower. I went to a large party Saturday night and although we were drinking from about 5:00 p.m. until after midnight, I never got drunk. Even my husband commented that I wasn't staggering around and didn't have that glassy eyed look. I still counted that night as over limits because I had quite a few although it still worked out to about one drink per hour which I think is OK. Anyway, I had a busy weekend and barely had time to read the posts much less reply. There was 125 on Sunday and the last time I read was Friday. I know some of you guys said you didn't get them but it looks like I got them all. I have a job interview at my husband's work tomorrow and I am really nervous. Usually interviews don't bother me but since this is at his place of employment and a type of food processing I am unfamiliar with (extrusion) I am scared. I am going to abstain tonight and go over my resume and get some thoughts into my head regarding the questions that will probably come up. Wish me luck!