How is deliberate self-harm managed using naltrexone?
Abstract
Naltrexone may help reduce the severity or frequency of self-harming behaviors, particularly in non-suicidal cases, but further high-quality trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026