F1b â is a backcross in which a Bernedoodle is bred with a Poodle. The puppy is 25 per cent Bernese, and 75 per cent Poodle. F1b puppies are the most likely to be non- shedding and allergy-friendly. Some breeders have backcrossed a Bernedoodle with a Bernese, which results in a dog with more of the Bernese traits.
Before a person is given a prescription for Vivitrol, doctors should check for recent drinking or opiate drug use. Any opiate drugs (illicit or prescription) should not be used 10-14 days before starting Vivitrol. Likewise, alcohol should not be used at least a week before taking the first Vivitrol.
Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release) is a formulation that uses microspheres that can be administered by intramuscular injection. It has received FDA approval for the treatment of alcohol dependence and opiate dependence. The dose of 380 mg is designed to be injected once every four weeks. Vivitrol is metabolized in the liver and is eliminated in the urine. Vivitrol is a non-addictive and safe medication which uses pharmacologic means to improve the likelihood of successful treatment for alcohol and opiate dependence. Acknowledging that alcohol and opiate dependence are medical diseases with powerful physiological components points to an objective use of a medication to aid in the treatment of these diseases.