For those suffering from opioid dependence or alcoholism, the road to recovery can be full of challenges. The good news is that you don't have to do it alone. There are addiction treatments that work and achieving recovery is possible. One treatment option is medication assisted treatment (MAT) with Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a once-monthly medication that has been proven to be effective for treating alcohol and opioid dependence and can help prevent relapse after detox.