At the end of 180 days, the client is examined for reduced use of ReVia. Essentially, ReVia functions as a tool to aid recovery and treatment. It is not a stand alone treatment. There is no buzz and no reward for drinking. Thus, if an alcoholic is sincerely working on behavior changes through treatment, true progress can be made.
Small fluctuations can change the results dramatically, thus, more study is needed.
However, the preliminary data between the two closest demographic groups shows that ReVia is far more effective than Antabuse and standard probation with AA terms and conditions. Of particular interest, ReVia has the lowest recidivism rate, the longest period of time prior to recidivism, and the lowest rate of persons at warrant . The visual presentation of a ReVia case is profound. The project has had 15-year alcoholics successfully returned to stable sobriety. The changes in the physical appearance and attitude of these offenders is stunning in the level of contrast between before and after.