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How long do you have to quit drinking to get a Vivitrol shot?

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i'm assuming it's the same as opiates, it can't be more than a week.
i would say just go to meetings daily or whatever you can do to stay away and then once you get the shot you just won't crave it. ask a doctor that does vivitrol this question. good luck.

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Relevant answers:

How long does the vivitrol shot last?
As little as 3 weeks. No longer than 4 weeks. So somewhere between the third and fourth week.
How long does alcohol stay in your system after drinking 8 shots?
Alcohol (in any amounts) will be out of your system in 24 hours or less.
How do you quit drinking?
you just quit, unless you an alcoholic then you should go to AA meetings or rehab
What is a long shot?
A long shot is when a subject in a movie, television or picture is shown at a relatively small scale.
How long does Vivitrol shot last for?
About 4 weeks